Core Operations Engineers (VES/VPMM
Listed on 2026-08-20
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Unix/Linux, Systems Engineer, Network Engineer
Location: New York
Our client, a global leader in electronic trading, is seeking multiple Core Operations Engineers (VES/VPMM) to join their fast‑paced teams in either New York City or Austin, TX on a hybrid work schedule. This uniquely technical and visible role is integral to the deployment, management, and optimization of large‑scale trading systems operating on hundreds of venues worldwide. Core Ops Engineers are at the forefront of market interactions, requiring excellence under pressure, technical skill, and a keen market interest.
The annual base salary range is $125,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities- Monitor, manage, and optimize electronic trading systems operating across global exchanges and venues
- Serve as the first point of contact for all external trading connections, proactively troubleshooting and resolving connectivity, latency, and risk issues
- Engage in system triage and issue resolution for both Windows and Linux environments
- Collaborate with traders, external counter parties, and exchanges to address micro‑market structure challenges
- Contribute to deployment, risk management, and maintenance efforts for production trading systems
- Operate efficiently in high‑stress, time‑sensitive environments, maintaining composure and clear communication under pressure
- Work on special technical projects, continuous improvement, and automation with global engineering and operations teams
- 1–3 years of site reliability, core operations, or production support experience; strong recent graduates welcome
- Strong working knowledge of Linux systems; exposure to Windows environments a plus
- Cool‑headed under pressure; comfortable with time‑sensitive troubleshooting and decision making
- Interest in high‑transaction and/or low‑latency environments; appetite for learning about global markets and cutting‑edge technology
- Experience supporting financial systems or global trading platforms
- Familiarity with one programming/scripting language (Python, Bash, Perl, Go, or similar)
- Experience with OMS/EMS order flow, SQL, configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Salt), and networking protocols (TCP/UDP) is a plus
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