Mid-level Systems Engineer

Geneva Trading USA LLC

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Base: $100,000 - $150,000; bonus/equity: eligibili...
On-site
Linux kernel and system internals
Python or bash scripting
Ansible, terraform, or saltstack
Manage the intersection of elite hardware, Linux optimization, and low-latency networking to ensure a performant, resilient, and highly automated global trading platform

Job Summary

  • Manage the intersection of elite hardware, Linux optimization, and low-latency networking to ensure a performant, resilient, and highly automated global trading platform.
  • Provision, configure, and maintain high-performance Linux environments, build IaC pipelines, fine-tune system settings for microsecond gains, and manage enterprise-grade bare-metal servers.
  • Translate complex technical issues into concise updates for non-technical stakeholders in real-time and proactively share knowledge to prevent recurring issues.

Matching Summary

Manage the intersection of elite hardware, Linux optimization, and low-latency networking to ensure a performant, resilient, and highly automated global trading platform.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $150,000; Bonus/Equity: eligibility for performance-based bonus; Benefits: comprehensive benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Linux kernel and system internals
  • Python or Bash scripting
  • Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack
  • System tuning for low latency
  • Bare-metal server hardware management

Nice-to-have

  • Calm under pressure
  • Trader communication skills
  • Knowledge sharing and documentation
  • High-frequency trading experience
  • Kernel bypass exposure

Key Requirements

  • Advanced Linux knowledge
  • Python or Bash proficiency
  • Server hardware architecture experience
  • CCNA or equivalent networking knowledge
  • High-frequency trading experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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