Senior Systems Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a cutting-edge financial trading firm that brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We're seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Trading Systems Infrastructure team, focusing on AWS and Linux expertise. This role is crucial for maintaining our 24/7 worldwide trading operations.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be working at the intersection of high-frequency trading and cloud infrastructure, optimizing systems for ultra-low latency in both cloud and on-premise environments. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing scalable solutions for our crypto trading platform, ensuring maximum performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate will bring deep Linux expertise, strong AWS knowledge, and experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Salt. You'll be working with a diverse team of experts from various backgrounds - from mathematics and computer science to physics and engineering.

At HRT, we've built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. We value innovation, collaboration, and great ideas, regardless of where they come from. Our culture celebrates togetherness, whether we're sharing meals, playing board games, or writing elegant code.

We offer a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in algorithmic trading, alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you're passionate about system optimization, cloud architecture, and want to make an impact in the financial trading space, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.