Quant Systems: Systems Developer (London) at The D. E. Shaw Group

Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw group seeks an inquisitive technology enthusiast to join its Quant Systems team as a Systems Developer in London. This hands-on technical role is within an engineering team responsible for high-performance trading and research infrastructure, involving the design and maintenance of the firm's largest compute infrastructure.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills

• Python
• Golang
• Rust
• Linux-based systems
• networking

Experience Level

Up to five years of comparable experience or a degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance trading and research infrastructure.
• Work on a wide variety of technology initiatives in a distributed computing environment.
• Engage in workload scheduling design and implementation, fleet management, and clustered file system design and operation.
• Participate in software design and life cycle (SDLC), kernel and network performance tuning for low-latency and high-throughput applications.
• Conduct metrics collection and data mining analysis.

Technical Environment

Languages

Python Golang Rust

Tools & Technologies

Linux

Benefits & Perks

• Family planning and surrogacy program
• Charitable gift match
• Staff-led affinity groups

Additional Information

Location: London
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Base salary or hourly rate determined based on experience and educational background

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