Linux Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the provisioning, configuration, and performance tuning of a global, large-scale Linux fleet to ensure maximum reliability and speed.
• Design and maintain sophisticated internal tools using Python and Bash to streamline the management of thousands of bare-metal servers.
• Develop and refine codebase for system configurations, ensuring consistency across diverse workloads including Kubernetes-based applications and high-frequency trading platforms.
• Enhance system telemetry by extending monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to provide deep visibility into Linux performance metrics.
• Diagnose and resolve complex kernel and network-level issues within a mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Engage in a rigorous technical environment through code reviews, merge requests, and cross-functional architectural discussions.

Requirements

• Expert Linux Administration: Extensive experience engineering and managing Linux distributions at scale, specifically on bare-metal hardware.
• Python Development: Strong proficiency in Python for automation, API design, and systems debugging.
• Configuration Management: Advanced experience using enterprise-grade configuration tools (e.g., Puppet/Hiera or equivalent) to manage large server fleets.
• Automation Frameworks: Proven ability to author complex playbooks and automate tasks using Ansible.
• Systems & Network Diagnostics: Deep knowledge of low-level troubleshooting tools such as EBPF, tcpdump, strace, and systemd.
• Build & Deploy: Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and RPM package management/repository administration.
• Network Fundamentals: Strong understanding of TCP/UDP, Multicast, DNS, and routing protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Preferred qualifications include experience in containerization, observability, and high-stakes environments such as fintech, high-frequency trading, or large-scale research environments.

Pay & Benefits

Base Salary: $150,000 – $225,000 USD
Total Rewards: This role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including premium health insurance and paid leave.