Systems: Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer (London)

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a senior systems engineer with extensive Linux experience to join its Platform Engineering team. This is a hands-on, technical role within a global cross-platform engineering team responsible for the firm’s core technology infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and engaging working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You’ll join a dynamic environment, contributing to our efforts in advancing GAI capabilities. Potential areas of focus include:

• Be part of a team that designs and maintains the firm’s global network, operating systems, security policy and infrastructure, and core network services across our datacenters, cloud services, and global offices.
• Work to continuously improve the security framework of a fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure environment that supports investment activity and technology development across the firm.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of infrastructure systems, particularly—but not exclusively—on Linux-based systems

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least ten years of comparable work experience and development experience in Python is required; a degree in computer science or another technical discipline is preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and experience with diagnostic tracing tools at both the host and network level, along with in-depth knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and associated configuration management tools.
• Impressive communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across a global team and with different departments at the firm.
• Familiarity with automated build, software deployment, and CI/CD systems.
• Experience with Rust, Java, C, Go, and C# is preferred, as is experience maintaining infrastructure related to DNS, DHCP, and Kerberos.
• Working knowledge of network protocols, information security concepts, databases, large-scale storage, and Windows/Linux interoperation is also preferred