Systems Engineer

Virtu Financial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful role within the firm

Exposure to decision-makers

Investment in technology

Commitment to work-life balance

Job summary

A financial technology firm is seeking a Systems Engineer for their Austin offices. The role involves managing Linux-based servers, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various teams to maintain high availability of their trading platform. Candidates should have over 5 years of Linux/Unix experience, strong scripting abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and direct exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux/Unix administration.
• Experience with kernel tuning and network protocols.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Kernel tuning

Networking protocols

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Configuration management (Ansible, Yum, Git, SVN)

Job description

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Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.

The Role

Our trading platform runs on high performance servers distributed across datacenters and offices throughout the world. These servers are highly automated and finely tuned to meet the growing demands of our business. Our Systems Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and supporting these servers, working with engineers across our global groups to ensure that our trading platform remains the best in the business. We are looking to fill this role in our Austin offices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve Linux based server issues.
• Create, test, deploy, and maintain packages, batch files, and scripts for the OS environment.
• Identify opportunities for optimization to reduce latency and increase efficiency.
• Manage move, add, and change requests and configuration as needed.
• Liaise with internal technology groups and vendors as necessary to deliver optimum solutions.
• Assist in developing long-term infrastructure strategies and capacity planning to meet future platform infrastructure needs.

The Candidate

• 5+ years background in Linux/Unix administration
• Kernel tuning experience.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and network topology (NFS, DHCP, IP, TCP, UDP, TFTP and NTP).
• Knowledge of Kickstart, Ansible, Yum, Git, SVN.
• Strong scripting ability (Bash, Python etc.).
• Experience with BIOS configuration.
• Analytical, innovative, problem solving and strategic thinker.
• Self-motivated and proactive; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have high tolerance for continually shifting priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate work with various teams and vendors in addition to daily production support activities.

Virtu

• The opportunity to make an impact in a highly visible role within the firm
• Direct exposure to the decision makers and senior leaders on the business side
• A company that’s investing a sizable amount in its technology department
• Teams that are passionate about continually learning, improving, and raising the bar
• A community that values hard work as well as work-life balance

After passing an initial resume screening, candidates will be sent an online system administration test. We look forward to meeting you.

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.