Senior Linux Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Jane Street Full time
Position Overview

As a **Linux Systems Engineer**, you will engage with the essential framework that supports the technological operations of the firm. This role is ideal for dedicated Systems Engineers, Administrators, and Programmers who are responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the platform that drives Jane Street's trading systems. Our blend of proprietary and open-source software enables you to explore and innovate across various levels. Daily tasks may include troubleshooting kernel performance, creating management tools, or addressing real-time production challenges. Tackling complex systems issues is our forte.

Our ongoing initiatives focus on **deployment automation**, **scalable configuration management**, and meticulous monitoring. We automate our processes not out of laziness, but to minimize errors and lighten our workload, while also finding enjoyment in the automation process.

Being part of our team offers the chance to collaborate with nearly every department within the organization. We work closely with colleagues in Trading, Technology, and Operations to develop and sustain systems that have a company-wide impact. By leveraging feedback from other teams and utilizing our custom monitoring tools, we aim to swiftly resolve production challenges, conduct thorough root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable solutions in a clean and effective manner.

Candidate Profile

We seek to recruit Systems Programmers and Administrators who possess a profound understanding of Unix internals and the Linux environment. Ideal candidates should be eager to learn OCaml, our preferred programming language, and meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to analyze and dissect technical challenges efficiently
  • Extensive knowledge of operating system principles, particularly Linux
  • Proficiency with the Unix command line and shell scripting
  • Hands-on experience with contemporary Linux systems and systems programming concepts such as C, sockets, virtual memory, and process lifecycle
  • Basic familiarity with network protocols
  • Strong diagnostic skills and experience with profiling/debugging tools like gdb, perf, DTrace, or SystemTap
  • Programming experience in any language (functional languages are advantageous)
  • Fluency in English is essential


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