Linux Systems Engineer (Chicago) - Banking & Finance

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a global quantitative trading company based in Chicago, with additional offices in New York, Austin, Amsterdam, London, and Singapore. Founded in 2009, the firm develops and implements quantitative trading strategies in exchange-traded financial products, including equities and other securities. As a privately funded company, it does not accept outside investors, enabling a strong focus on innovation and excellence in quantitative trading.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Configure and optimize low latency systems and trading infrastructure
• Support proprietary hardware and software
• Collaborate with different engineering teams to design and implement new trading systems
• Work in an automation-first environment, striving for maximum efficiency

Skills/Must have:

• 3+ Years experience supporting low latency systems
• Linux kernel tuning
• Open source software (Ansible, Chef, Salt)
• Configuration management proficiency
• Python scripting

Location:

• Chicago - on site

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Complimentary meals
• Gym

Salary:

• Up to $250,000