Linux System Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing, technology-driven trading firm known for combining deep market expertise with top-tier engineering. This is a rare opportunity to work in a high-performance, latency-sensitive environment where systems are built to operate at scale, under pressure and with zero tolerance for instability.

As the firm expands its US presence in Miami, this role offers the chance to help build and shape production trading infrastructure from the ground up, working directly on systems that are live, measurable, and business-critical.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance trading environment at the heart of one of the world’s most competitive financial markets. As a Linux Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will work closely with traders, researchers and software engineers to ensure trading and market data systems operate reliably, efficiently, and at peak performance - while continuously evolving to meet new demands.

• Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, stability, and uptime
• Architect, implement, and manage a growing US production environment
• Automate operational workflows and reduce risk through tooling and scripting
• Support live trading applications and proactively address performance bottlenecks
• Investigate and resolve complex issues across OS, network, and application layers
• Improve observability through monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and runbooks

• 4+ years of experience operating Linux systems in demanding production environments
• Proven background supporting mission-critical infrastructure (trading experience is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing), and hardware
• Familiarity with change management, incident response, and system monitoring best practices
• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python for automation and operational tooling
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to quickly identify root causes
• Proactive approach to spotting inefficiencies and implementing improvements
• Clear communicator able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Competitive base salary with strong performance-based bonus potential
• Opportunity for equity participation for exceptional performers
• Relocation support for candidates moving within the US
• All-expenses-paid training program in Europe alongside global engineering teams
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Catered meals during work hours
• Regular team events, after-work socials, and a collaborative engineering culture

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