Systems: Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer (New York)

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a senior systems engineer with extensive Linux experience to join its Platform Engineering team. This is a hands-on, technical role within a global cross-platform engineering team responsible for the firm’s core technology infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and engaging working environment. What you’ll do day-to-day - Be part of a team that designs and maintains the firm’s global network, operating systems, security policy and infrastructure, and core network services across our datacenters, cloud services, and global offices. - Work to continuously improve the security framework of a fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure environment that supports investment activity and technology development across the firm. - Contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of infrastructure systems, particularly—but not exclusively—on Linux-based systems. What we’re looking for - At least ten years of comparable work experience and development experience in Python is required; a degree in computer science or another technical discipline is preferred. - Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and experience with diagnostic tracing tools at both the host and network level, along with in-depth knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and associated configuration management tools. - Impressive communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across a global team and with different departments at the firm. - Familiarity with automated build, software deployment, and CI/CD systems. - Experience with Rust, Java, C, Go, and C# is preferred, as is experience maintaining infrastructure related to DNS, DHCP, and Kerberos. - Working knowledge of network protocols, information security concepts, databases, large-scale storage, and Windows/Linux interoperation is also preferred. - The expected annual base salary for this position is $225,000 to $325,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.