HFT Prop Fund New York City Metropolitan Area
A leading high-frequency trading firm is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their innovative and fast-growing team. This role is critical for designing, building, and maintaining a declaratively configured network infrastructure that ensures optimal performance and consistency, directly contributing to the success of trading operations.
The successful candidate will collaborate with Quantitative Researchers and Developers across global locations, delivering cutting-edge solutions that align with the firm’s goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter with excellent troubleshooting skills and a passion for working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy colocation sites with ultra-fast connections to major exchanges.
- Optimise network receive paths for Linux-based trading systems to achieve ultra-low latencies.
- Build and maintain robust and reliable cloud-based setups for quantitative research.
- Continuously monitor and improve the network to ensure 24/7 reliability and performance.
- Collaborate closely with trading and development teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
- Stay ahead of industry trends by evaluating and implementing innovative network technologies.
- Document processes and ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining low-latency networks.
- Expertise in routing, switching, and multicast protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, PIM, IGMP).
- Proficiency with network hardware from vendors such as Arista, Cisco, or Juniper.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems and their interaction with networking.
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, or Bash).
- Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on performance optimisation.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and high-pressure environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in financial services, particularly electronic trading or high-frequency trading.
- Familiarity with FPGA or hardware acceleration for network performance.
- Knowledge of time synchronisation protocols like PTP.
- Understanding of cloud infrastructure and its application in quantitative research.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
If you’re a Network Engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and driving innovation, we invite you to apply and make an impact in the high-stakes world of high-frequency trading.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology and Finance
Industries
Software Development, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Financial Services