Algo Capital Group
Linux Engineer Low Latency Trading
Algo Capital Group - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Linux Engineer Low Latency Trading
A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a Linux Engineer to join their high-performance infrastructure team. This role sits at the heart of the firms low-latency trading environment, where speed, stability, and precision are paramount. Youll work alongside world-class traders, quants, and engineers to optimize and evolve the Linux systems powering cutting-edge trading strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineer and maintain high-performance Linux server environments optimized for ultra-low-latency trading.
Collaborate with trading, quantitative, and development teams to tune systems for real-time performance.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of systems to improve reliability and reduce operational overhead.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks at the OS and hardware level across global trading infrastructure.
Implement best practices to secure Linux systems while maintaining speed and efficiency.
Qualifications:
Proven experience optimizing Linux environments in latency-sensitive applications (HFT or similar).
Deep understanding of Linux internals, kernel tuning, real-time processing, and CPU/memory affinity.
Familiarity with networking at the system level (e.g., TCP/UDP, multicast, packet capture, latency analysis).
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.
Strong academic background in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, etc.).
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of trading infrastructure. You'll be joining a technology-first firm that rewards innovation and engineering excellence with top-tier compensation and career growth opportunities.
Apply now for a confidential conversation.