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Linux Engineering Manager

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Linux Engineer Manager to lead a dedicated team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, where you will not only guide your team but also engage in hands-on technical work. The ideal candidate will embody values such as honesty and intellectual curiosity while being enthusiastic about fostering a culture of cooperation and problem-solving. If you are passionate about Linux systems and eager to grow into a management role while nurturing talent, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Strong technical background with leadership experience in Linux environments.
Willingness to learn OCaml and support team growth.

Lead a team of Linux Engineers while contributing as an individual.
Support team members and foster a collaborative environment.

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Unix Command Line

Shell Scripting

We are seeking a leader for our growing team of Linux Engineers.

Members of this group, managers and individual contributors alike, are hard-working Systems Engineers, Administrators, and Programmers, tasked with maintaining and improving the platform that powers Jane Street's production trading systems.

We expect managers to come in and lead by example. As well as supporting their teams, the ideal candidate will be excited to start off as an individual contributor, establish a fundamental understanding of Jane Street's technical environment, and gradually grow into a management role.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about our values: honesty, cooperation, intellectual curiosity, humility, and a quantitative approach to decision making and problem solving. To succeed in this role, they should be Linux Engineers at heart who have grown into several of the following areas: people management, project and programme management, large-scale coordination and communication, partnership facilitation, short- and long-term planning, and service delivery, among others.

About You

We are looking to hire a Linux Engineer Manager with a strong technical background and solid leadership experience. Candidates are expected to lead by example, prioritising their individual technical work and their leadership responsibilities accordingly. They should have a willingness to learn OCaml, our language of choice, and meet the following requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Clear and concise communication skills, from one-on-one meetings to larger group discussions, and the ability to efficiently analyse and deconstruct problems
Successful track record supporting individuals and helping teams thrive
Experience building and growing firm-wide partnerships
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills at various levels (technical, process, people, etc.)
Deep knowledge of operating system fundamentals, especially Linux
Fluency with the Unix command line and shell scripting
Practical experience with modern Linux systems and systems programming concepts
Basic understanding of network protocols

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