Systems Engineer

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 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.

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.

WHY VIRTU

• The opportunity to make an impact in a highly visible role within the firm
• A great place for upward and geographic mobility
• 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.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)

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.