Quant Systems: Senior Linux Engineer (New York) at The D. E. Shaw Group

Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join its Quant Systems team in New York. This hands-on technical role involves maintaining and designing high-performance trading and research infrastructure. The position offers a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to work on a variety of technology initiatives focused primarily on Linux-based systems.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills

• Linux-based operating systems
• Python
• troubleshooting capabilities
• diagnostic/tracing tools

Preferred Skills

• Rust
• C
• Go
• automated build
• software deployment
• CI/CD systems

Experience Level

10 to 20 years of comparable work experience

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the firm's largest compute infrastructure
• Implement workload scheduling and fleet management
• Design and operate clustered file systems
• Tune kernel and network performance for low-latency applications
• Collect metrics and perform data mining analysis

Technical Environment

Languages

Python

Tools & Technologies

configuration management tools diagnostic/tracing tools CI/CD systems

Benefits & Perks

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) contribution matching
• Wellness reimbursement
• Family building benefits
• Charitable gift match program
• Substantial variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus

Additional Information

Location: New York
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $250,000 to $300,000 annual base salary

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff.

Website

https://deshaw.com