Senior System Engineer - High Frequency Trading

Acquire Me; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading compensation and bonus scheme

Work in small teams of talented engineers & researchers

Focus on technical depth and real-world impact

Job summary

A scientific quant trading firm is seeking Systems Engineers to join their core compute team in Chicago. The role involves building and maintaining clusters, operating systems, and storage, directly impacting research and trading on a global scale. Candidates should possess a BS in Computer Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in Linux and Python programming, with strong networking and communication skills. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work culture await the right applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Systems / Linux / DevOps Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Good understanding of networking, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Good networking, troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain clusters, operating systems, and storage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders effectively.
• Impact live research and trading globally.

Skills

Linux

Python Programming

Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

BS Computer Science or related subject

Job description

My client is a scientific led quant trading firm who are made up of best in class Engineers and Researchers who pool their cumulative experience to develop solutions that tackle some of the biggest challenges in global markets.

They are looking to hire Systems Engineers to join their growing core compute team. Helping to build out and maintains clusters, operating systems and storage. The work you do directly impacts live research and trading globally

Requirements:

• BS Computer Science or related subject
• 5+ Years of experience as a Systems / Linux / DevOps Engineer
• Python Programming
• Good understanding of networking, troubleshooting, debugging
• Ability to work with stakeholders and communicate clearly

What's on offer:

• Industry leading compensation and bonus scheme
• Working in a small teams of highly talented engineers & researchers
• Expect technical depth, real-world impact, and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and speed