Systems Engineer II

New York. Posted 12 months ago

The role

The person will support, maintain, and enhance the firm's trading Linux and HPC infrastructure. This includes managing core services, automating server provisioning, and participating in an on-call rotation.

What you will do

Supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the firm's trading Linux infrastructure
Supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the firm's HPC infrastructure for research
Providing emergency response for Linux and HPC environments
Execution of planned changes, updates, and deployment projects
Manage HPC systems to support trading operations and Condor Job scheduler
Advanced profiling and troubleshooting of performance issues within Linux servers
Contributing to the development and refinement of tools to automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring
Management of core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS
Participating in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts
Engaging in daily direct communication with trading teams and core engineering

Required qualifications

Experience in maintenance, operation, and administration of a sufficiently advanced Linux environment
Daily use of and contribution to developing automation and monitoring tools
Comprehensive understanding of Linux OS concepts and internals
Working knowledge of Intel-based hardware and server components
Good knowledge of Python
Expert knowledge of Bash for scripting and automation tasks in a Linux environment
Understanding of Linux server-side networking and typical network protocols
Understanding of Linux configuration management, source control, CI/CD, and automated deployment
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

Nice to have

Participation in open source or personal projects
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and hybrid cloud environments
Knowledge of parallel file systems (e.g., GPFS), batch systems (e.g., Slurm, Grid Engine, Condor), and high-performance network interconnects
Experience with VAST and Weka storage solutions
Solid understanding of trading infrastructure and low-latency systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Skills in managing hybrid cloud/on-premises environments
Experience proposing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices from the ground up

Benefits

Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Hybrid working opportunities
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About the company

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. The firm has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams.