High-Performance Linux Systems Specialist

1 month ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Jane Street Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented High-Performance Linux Systems Specialist to join our team at Jane Street. As a member of our group, you will work closely with other engineers and administrators to maintain and improve our critical infrastructure.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include debugging kernel performance, developing management tools, and resolving production issues in real-time. You will also have opportunities to automate tasks, implement scalable configuration management, and monitor system performance obsessively.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have a deep knowledge of Unix internals and the Linux ecosystem. A willingness to learn OCaml, our language of choice, is also essential.

  • You should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Candidates must possess clear and concise communication skills, as well as the ability to efficiently analyze and deconstruct technical problems.
  • A strong understanding of operating system fundamentals, especially Linux, is required.
  • You should be fluent with the Unix command line and shell scripting.
  • Practical experience with modern Linux systems and systems programming concepts like C, sockets, virtual memory, and the process life cycle is necessary.
  • A basic understanding of network protocols is also required.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of profiling/debugging tools such as gdb, perf, DTrace, or SystemTap are essential.
  • Programming experience in any language, including functional languages, is a plus.

$120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.



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