Linux Trading Systems Engineer

Susquehanna Pacific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna is seeking a Production Engineer to join our Sydney-based team, focusing on stabilizing and scaling a Linux-driven production environment for our trading desk. You will build tooling, monitor performance, and ensure reliability across a distributed system.

You will work closely with technologists, traders, and quants, gaining exposure to market microstructure and operational risk. Weekend coverage is required on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Must have strong Linux/Unix experience and be hands-on
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting required
• Experience supporting production or mission-critical systems in finance/trading environment preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with traders, quants, and engineers
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related technical discipline obtained

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python and Bash scripts to monitor health, performance, and dependencies of production environments
• Monitor and support a distributed Linux-based trading system
• Partner with Platform Engineering on server imaging, testing, deployment, and config
• Serve as a liaison between trading desk and network, security, market data, and platform teams on production issues
• Provide multi-level production support for traders and researchers
• Help improve system reliability, automation, and operational efficiency across the stack

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Scripting

Communication

Troubleshooting under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Python

Bash

Linux

Job description

Susquehanna is seeking a Production Engineer to join our Sydney-based team, focusing on stabilizing and scaling a Linux-driven production environment for our trading desk. You will build tooling, monitor performance, and ensure reliability across a distributed system.

You will work closely with technologists, traders, and quants, gaining exposure to market microstructure and operational risk. Weekend coverage is required on a rotating basis.