Production Engineer

Tenth Revolution Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm in Philadelphia seeks a Production Engineer to support real-time trading operations. This role involves collaborating with traders and optimizing a highly distributed production environment. Candidates should have strong scripting skills in Python or Bash and deep experience with Linux systems. Join a high-impact team offering hands-on engagement and significant impact on trading performance. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash are essential.
• Deep experience with Linux systems required.
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, ideally in trading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with traders and quants to optimize production.
• Handle everything from server imaging to issue resolution.
• Build automation scripts and monitoring tools.

Skills

Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash

Deep experience with Linux systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate in real-time, high-pressure environments

Education

Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Production Engineer – Automated Trading Desk

Are you a systems engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments? Join a high-impact team supporting real-time trading operations where every second counts.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate directly with traders, quants, and strategy teams to support and optimize a highly distributed production environment
• Own the full stack from OS to application—handling everything from server imaging and deployment to issue resolution
• Build and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance
• Act as a key liaison between trading desks and infrastructure teams (network, security, market data, platform)
• Stand up dashboards and real‑time metrics to support trading decisions

What You Bring:

• Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash (this is a must have)
• Deep experience with Linux systems (Windows exposure is fine, but this is a Linux-heavy environment)
• Proven ability to operate in real‑time, high‑pressure environments—ideally in trading, fintech, or similarly demanding industries
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with traders and technical teams
• A technical degree (Computer Science, Engineering, or related field)
• Bonus: Familiarity with financial markets or trading systems

Why This Role?

⚡ Work side‑by-side with traders on a high‑performing desk

📊 Build tools that directly impact trading performance

🧠 Join a tight‑knit team with strong retention and a collaborative culture

🕒 Early hours (6–3 or 7–4) to beat the traffic and align with market activity (Optional)

🏢 5 days/week on‑site in Philadelphia—this is a hands‑on, high‑touch role

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)