Platform Engineer: Build Scalable, Low-Latency Systems

PDT Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative investment firm seeks talented Platform Engineers to join their platform teams. In this role, you will design and implement scalable systems, automate CI/CD processes, and ensure reliable operations. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, experience with Linux, and a background in cloud platforms. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the firm's success.

Qualifications

• Experience with systems programming or software engineering.
• Proficiency with Linux and open-source software.
• Production experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver scalable and performant systems.
• Develop automation for CI/CD pipelines and platform infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers.

Skills

Systems programming

Software engineering

Linux

Open-source software

Cloud platforms

HPC

Trading

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences

Tools

AWS

Infrastructure-as-code frameworks

Configuration management

Job description

A leading quantitative investment firm seeks talented Platform Engineers to join their platform teams. In this role, you will design and implement scalable systems, automate CI/CD processes, and ensure reliable operations. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, experience with Linux, and a background in cloud platforms. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the firm's success.