Linux Engineering Manager

Janestreet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Janestreet is seeking a Linux Engineer Manager in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will lead a growing team of Linux Engineers while also contributing technically. They should have a deep understanding of Linux systems, strong managerial skills, and a commitment to the values of honesty and cooperation.

As a manager, you will support individuals and help the team thrive, while also sharing knowledge and expertise. The position offers a dynamic work environment in a leading trading firm, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven communication skills across individual and group settings.
• Track record supporting individuals and fostering team growth.
• Experience in building partnerships.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Deep knowledge of Linux operating system fundamentals.
• Fluency with Unix command line and shell scripting.
• Practical experience with modern Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Linux Engineers while contributing technically.
• Support team growth and foster an engaging work environment.
• Communicate clearly through meetings and discussions.
• Analyze and solve technical problems efficiently.

Skills

Linux engineering

People management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Unix command line

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Position

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. (Find out more about the Linux Engineer role here).

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 program 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, prioritizing 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 analyze 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
• Programming experience in any language