Global Linux Engineering Lead — Low-Latency Systems

CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is seeking a Linux Engineering Team Lead to oversee a team while managing Linux infrastructure crucial for trading. This role requires leadership skills to guide operations and enhance system performance.

You'll design a reliable Linux infrastructure for trading and improve operational standards while fostering team development. CTC promotes a hybrid workplace with strong employee benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team, conducting 1:1s, and contributing to hiring decisions.
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale, low-latency Linux systems.
• Deep knowledge of Linux internals with a track record of solving performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Linux Engineering team and drive accountability.
• Own the design and operation of a reliable global Linux infrastructure.
• Automate and standardize fleet operations to improve monitoring and alerting.

Skills

Team management

Linux system support

Systems-level debugging

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is seeking a Linux Engineering Team Lead to oversee a team while managing Linux infrastructure crucial for trading. This role requires leadership skills to guide operations and enhance system performance.

You'll design a reliable Linux infrastructure for trading and improve operational standards while fostering team development. CTC promotes a hybrid workplace with strong employee benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.