Linux System Engineer

Elity Global; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus potential

Equity participation

Relocation support

All-expenses-paid training in Europe

Full benefits package

Catered meals

Regular team events

Job summary

A fast-growing technology-driven trading firm in Miami is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer. In this role, you will monitor and optimize system performance, architect a production environment, and automate workflows. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in Linux systems and is skilled in problem-solving. The position offers competitive compensation, equity participation for performers, and support for relocation. Enjoy a collaborative culture with catered meals and team events.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience operating Linux systems in demanding production environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing).
• Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure is a plus.
• Familiarity with change management, incident response, and monitoring best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Clear communicator able to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, stability, and uptime.
• Architect, implement, and manage a growing US production environment.
• Automate operational workflows and reduce risk through tooling and scripting.
• Support live trading applications and address performance bottlenecks.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues across OS, network, and application layers.
• Improve observability through monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and runbooks.

Skills

Linux systems operation

Networking fundamentals

Bash/Python automation

Root cause analysis

Proactive problem-solving

Communication skills

Incident response

Troubleshooting

Communication

US work authorization

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Elity Global

Founder & MD @ Elity Global | Inclusion Advocate

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing, technology-driven trading firm known for combining deep market expertise with top-tier engineering. This is a rare opportunity to work in a high-performance, latency-sensitive environment where systems are built to operate at scale, under pressure and with zero tolerance for instability.

As the firm expands its US presence in Miami, this role offers the chance to help build and shape production trading infrastructure from the ground up, working directly on systems that are live, measurable, and business-critical.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance trading environment at the heart of one of the world’s most competitive financial markets. As a Linux Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will work closely with traders, researchers and software engineers to ensure trading and market data systems operate reliably, efficiently, and at peak performance - while continuously evolving to meet new demands.

Expect to:

• Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, stability, and uptime
• Architect, implement, and manage a growing US production environment
• Automate operational workflows and reduce risk through tooling and scripting
• Support live trading applications and proactively address performance bottlenecks
• Investigate and resolve complex issues across OS, network, and application layers
• Improve observability through monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and runbooks

Your Profile:

• 4+ years of experience operating Linux systems in demanding production environments
• Proven background supporting mission-critical infrastructure (trading experience is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing), and hardware
• Familiarity with change management, incident response, and system monitoring best practices
• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python for automation and operational tooling
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to quickly identify root causes
• Proactive approach to spotting inefficiencies and implementing improvements
• Clear communicator able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Competitive base salary with strong performance-based bonus potential
• Opportunity for equity participation for exceptional performers
• Relocation support for candidates moving within the US
• All-expenses-paid training program in Europe alongside global engineering teams
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Catered meals during work hours
• Regular team events, after-work socials, and a collaborative engineering culture

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