Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a senior Systems Engineer with deep Linux expertise and AWS skills to join our Trading Systems Infrastructure team. We build and maintain trading infrastructure hyper-optimized for low-latency, starting from the bare metal, both on-premise and in the cloud. Our trading strategies run worldwide 24/7.
In this critical role, you will work in a solutions architecture capacity focusing on AWS, delivering scalable, secure, and reliable solutions on our AWS Linux crypto trading platform.
Responsibilities:
* Own, standardize, and implement the technical requirements of high-frequency crypto trading systems in the AWS cloud based on business needs for performance and reliability
* Optimize bare metal performance, both on-premise and in cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on Linux systems
* Integrate seamlessly with existing systems on-premise and in the cloud
* Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to support this effort
* Utilize Terraform and Salt (we are committed to IaC) to ensure platform consistency and scalability
* Explore and apply network latency optimization techniques
* Collaborate and support internal teams throughout the implementation process
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
* Required to have proven deep experience as a Solutions Architect or Cloud SRE with a focus on AWS, preferably in a high-frequency trading environment or performance-focused role
* Required to have proven deep experience in Linux system administration and system engineering, with a strong understanding of Linux internals
* Proficiency in Python programming for automation and scripting tasks
* Strong experience with Terraform and Salt (or equivalent tooling) for convergent infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
* Extensive experience in managing hardware components
* Strong AWS and on-premise application-side networking experience
* Excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role
Pluses:
* Proven experience with AWS internals
* AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect
* Strong knowledge of other cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure
* Prior experience as a Linux Systems Administrator
* Deep understanding of financial markets and trading systems
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