Mid-level Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Infrastructure: Provision, configure, and maintain high-performance Red Hat/CentOS/Ubuntu environments.
• Automation & Orchestration: Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack.
• System Tuning: Fine-tune BIOS, kernel settings, and NICs (Solarflare/Mellanox) to squeeze every microsecond out of the stack.
• Network Integration: Collaborate with the Network Engineering team to manage high-bandwidth, low-latency trading paths.
• Maintaining Monitoring: Proactively monitor system health and latency metrics using Prometheus, Grafana, or Telegraf.
• Hardware Lifecycle: Manage the deployment and troubleshooting of enterprise-grade bare-metal servers (Dell, HP, Supermicro).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced Linux: Deep knowledge of the Linux kernel, system internals, and performance profiling tools.
• Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python or Bash for building tools and automating workflows.
• Server Architecture: Experience with modern server hardware, including CPU pinning, NUMA, and PCIe optimization.

Soft Skills & Communication

• Crisis Composure: Ability to remain calm and focused during high-volatility market events or system outages.
• Trader Interaction: Translate complex technical issues into concise updates for non-technical stakeholders (Traders and Quants) in real-time.
• Collaboration: A proactive communicator who documents "post-mortems" and shares knowledge across the engineering team to prevent recurring issues.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/