High-Performance Linux Engineer for Elite Trading Firm

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States eFinancialCareers Full time

Based in Chicago, this Senior Linux System Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join a global proprietary trading firm's cutting-edge tech-stack team.

We are looking for a highly skilled individual to work as a senior member of our Linux Team, overseeing the production environment's optimal performance and contributing to its further development and advancement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale LINUX environments.

This challenging role requires a deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, performance tuning, and scripting in Python. As a key team player, you will collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop and implement low-latency solutions and intelligent automation. Your hands-on experience with building bare-metal UNIX servers for LINUX/UNIX environments is essential.

As a successful candidate, you can expect to:

  1. Analyze and troubleshoot technical incidents with ease.
  2. Oversee the server life cycle, including the design and implementation of new solutions.
  3. Develop automation scripts to streamline manual tasks.
  4. Serve as a technical expert, connecting hardware and software components seamlessly.

The required skills and qualifications for this role include:

  1. A minimum of 6 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale LINUX environments.
  2. Hands-on experience working with and building bare-metal servers for LINUX/UNIX environments.
  3. Experience with performance tuning and Linux kernel internals.
  4. Confidence and current experience scripting in Python from your current work.

The salary range for this position is $325k+, based on industry standards and considering the location and required skills.



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