Systems Engineer
7 days ago
Systems Engineer (Mid-Level) will work SpiderRock's established engineers and leadership to help build and scale the core infrastructure that powers our trading platform. This role will take tough systems problems, write high-performance code, and understand how software meets hardware. The mid-level Systems Engineer will work on everything from messaging systems to performance monitoring, collaborating with application and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, high-throughput systems. The right person will love to move fast, solve hard problems, and have fun doing it.. This is a full-time salaried position in our Chicago office and report to the Head of Infrastructure team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design, build, maintain high-throughput, low-latency systems software.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems.
- Contribute to the evolution of our infrastructure for scalability and performance.
- Work independently to dig into challenging problems - while knowing when to ask for help.
- Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to support trading platform development.
- Apply a deep understanding of system usage design decisions.
WHAT SPIDERROCK IS LOOKING FOR
- 4-year college degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or related discipline or equivalent work experience
- 4-5 years of professional experience writing system-level code in C#, C++, or a similar language.
- Strong knowledge of operating system abstractions (Windows or Linux).
- Deep understanding of networking fundamental.
- Familiarity with high-throughput and distributed systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Proven track record of solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
- A mindset for digging in and figuring things out, with a balance of independence and collaboration.
- Experience with kernel bypass technologies, a high plus.
- Background in performance tuning, allocations and GC, highly preferred.
- Curiosity about how software interacts with hardware at a low level.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Prepared to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Exceptional prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Independent initiative-taker
- Work onsite at our Chicago corporate office
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Highly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structure
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness)
- Discounted pet insurance
- Progressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave)
- Wellness programs
- Zen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompress
- Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals
- Access to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge area
- Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events
- 401K Safe Harbor Plan and Match
- Onsite gym membership
- Divvy bike access
- A fun and collaborative environment
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