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Squarepoint ยท 5 hours ago

Platform Specialist (Ultra Low Latency)

Squarepoint is seeking a Low-Latency Platform Architect to join their talented global team focused on enterprise solutions. The role involves designing, documenting, and enhancing platform services, providing L3 support, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

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Hiring Manager
Kit Lofthouse
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Responsibilities

Design, document, and enhance platform related services including servers, storage, and cloud
Provide concise and professional documentation
Project delivery/management collaborating with internal and external partners
Provide L3 escalation support to remediate performance and availability issues
Identify areas of improvement before they become a problem

Qualification

Linux (RHEL/Rocky/CentOS/OEL)System tuningNetwork protocolsLow latency network interfacesScriptingAutomationPerformance bottlenecks identificationKernel developmentConfiguration management toolsTrade flow analysisFPGA applications experienceCritical thinkingCommunication

Required

8+ years working with Linux (RHEL/Rocky/CentOS/OEL preferred) in an enterprise environment with the following areas of focus: operations, systems engineering and systems performance
System tuning (memory/CPU/network) for low latency applications
Full understanding of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, broadcast, and multicast and how to properly tune for each
Low latency network interfaces and kernel bypass: Solarflare with onload preferred
Physical server architecture understanding differences between CPU chipsets and when is the right time for each (Intel/AMD/ARM)
Highly motivated and a keen eye for scripting and automation preferring in Python, Rust, or Bash
Well-organized, proactive, resourceful, able to handle a fast-paced environment, question the status quo, accountable and possesses an ownership mindset
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle troubleshooting the unknown, glitches and the obscure
Strong communication: verbal and written
Experience with identifying performance bottlenecks: at a low-level, induced by the OS, from software architecture, or on the network layer
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related Information Technology experience

Preferred

Kernel development with ability to modify stock kernels adding custom features
Trade flow analysis: Understanding protocols used by various exchanges: FIX, BOE, OUCH/ITCH, PILLAR, SBE, OMEX
Experience with configuration management tools i.e. Ansible, Chef, and Terraform
Familiarity with different network switch vendors and different switch architectures
Experience with working with FPGA based applications and L1 network design

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses
Health
Dental
Other wellness plans
401(k) contributions

Company

Squarepoint

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Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Benjamin Garnier-Petit
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
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