Linux Systems Engineer for High-Performance Trading Platform

Virtu; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for upward mobility

Exposure to senior leaders

Work-life balance

Job summary

Virtu, a leading financial firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, build, and support high performance servers. The role requires a strong background in Linux/Unix, along with experience in scripting and networking protocols. Candidates must have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $225,000, with a focus on technology investment and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Linux/Unix administration.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and topology.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve Linux-based server issues.
• Create, test, deploy, and maintain scripts for the OS environment.
• Identify opportunities for optimization to reduce latency.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Kernel tuning

Networking protocols

Kickstart

Ansible

Scripting (Bash, Python)

BIOS configuration

Job description

Virtu, a leading financial firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, build, and support high performance servers. The role requires a strong background in Linux/Unix, along with experience in scripting and networking protocols. Candidates must have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $225,000, with a focus on technology investment and teamwork.