Linux Systems Engineer

The Optiver Linux Systems Engineering Team is responsible for ensuring the trading servers work so we can trade. You will work in a highly-customized bare metal environment where proprietary tools and technology run at breakneck speed. As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will be expected to help build the pioneering tools to keep our systems best-in-class while enabling our technology evolution in a controlled way.

Requirements

• A Systems Engineer with Experience in designing, deploying and supporting large scale Linux/Unix server environments
• Good knowledge of Linux Kernel internals
• Have a developer mindset to help build the right tools for our continual improvement
• Solid coding skills in Python and a strong desire to automate
• Experience within a high-performance computer environment where the result matters
• Infrastructure-as-Code with an Ansible flavor
• You are naturally curious about hardware and software, and how these interact
• Knowledge of virtualization and networking
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• You are able to clearly explain your thoughts through written and verbal communication, ask the right questions, and are not afraid to challenge or defend a strategy
• You seek out opportunities to leave your comfort zone and enjoy frequent change

Benefits

• 25 paid vacation days
• fully paid first-class commuting expenses
• training opportunities
• discounts on health insurance
• breakfast and lunch facilities
• sports and leisure activities
• Friday afternoon drinks
• weekly in-house chair massages