Linux Systems Engineer

Position: Linux Systems Engineer )
Description We are seeking a hands-on Linux Systems Engineer to build, maintain, and scale our on-premise infrastructure. This role is focused on bare-metal Linux systems, with significant ownership across server provisioning, storage, and system reliability.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly disciplined, and comfortable operating in a demanding, production-critical environment. This is not a cloud-focused role—success requires deep experience with physical infrastructure, Linux internals, and automation in a high-performance setting.

Responsibilities Build, provision, and maintain bare-metal Linux servers, including OS installation, configuration, and lifecycle management

Own server infrastructure from hardware through operating system and core services, ensuring stability and performance

Configure and manage storage systems, including ZFS and enterprise storage platforms (e.g., Net App, Dell, or similar)
Monitor system health and performance; troubleshoot issues and implement durable, long-term fixes

Develop and maintain automation using Ansible and Bash to standardize provisioning, configuration, and operations

Perform system patching, upgrades, and capacity planning across a growing server fleet

Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of system reliability

Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to support application performance on Linux systems

Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational best practices

Support data center operations as needed, including hardware troubleshooting, racking, cabling, and server replacements

Travel to data centers periodically for maintenance, expansions, and issue resolution

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience3+ years of experience managing Linux systems in a production environment

Strong expertise in Linux at the system level, including OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting on bare metal

Proven experience provisioning and managing physical servers at scale (100+ servers preferred)
Hands-on experience with storage systems, including ZFS; familiarity with enterprise storage vendors (Net App, Dell, or similar) is strongly preferred

Proficiency with Ansible for configuration management and automation (required)
Strong Bash scripting skills;
Python is a plus but not required

Solid understanding of system performance, resource management, and reliability in production environments

Experience working in environments where uptime, precision, and operational discipline are critical

Willingness to perform occasional hands-on hardware work and travel to data centers as needed

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

Collaborative, team-oriented work environmentPPO health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees and dependents

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Weekly company-sponsored meals Applications are open for both Stamford and New York City offices, the latter with a planned opening in October 2026.The base salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000, and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background and professional experience. Base salary is one component of Trexquant’s total compensation package, which may also include a discretionary, performance-based bonus.

This position is classified as overtime-exempt.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Technology Type: full time