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Hudson River Trading

Systems Engineer (Trading)

New York, NY

The Systems (Trade) team builds and maintains the computers, networks, operating systems, and software that allow our trading strategies to run worldwide 24/7. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable on a command line and are eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities are broad and include hardware and software installation and configuration, remote administration, monitoring, new hardware and software testing, automation and tool development, and performance tuning. We are jacks-of-all-trades who can effectively multitask yet retain a high attention to detail that keeps our systems running as efficiently as possible.

The Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to install, configure, and generally troubleshoot Linux
  • Experience with configuration management tools
  • Comfortable using Linux/UNIX command line tools
  • Shell scripting or Python scripting experience, especially to help automate repetitive tasks
  • Strong communication and impeccable organization 
  • Experience and knowledge of Debian/Ubuntu is a plus

The Responsibilities: 

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  • Plan/execute technical projects to make our Linux trading systems (hardware, network, OS, etc) faster, adaptable, and more maintainable
  • Guide team technical best practices and cross-team performance improvement projects
  • Configuration management 
  • Operating system installation and upgrading
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Work with vendors to resolve issues
  • Performance testing and tuning
  • Scripting to automate repetitive tasks

The Profile:

  • You enjoy tinkering with technology in your spare time
  • Ability to manage time efficiently
  • Can work independently or as a team player
  • Eager to learn and apply new skills quickly
  • 5-7 years experience

The Culture:

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we come from all sorts of backgrounds: mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, and engineering. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automated trading. Our culture celebrates great ideas whether they come from HRT veterans or new hires. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues, whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Seem like something you might be interested in? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are, we’d love to get to know you.

Job ID: 1953665
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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