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Squarepoint Capital

Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Global investment manager specializing in quantitative strategies

Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada + 2 more

More locations: London, UK | New York, NY, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Chef
Bash
Python
Grafana
Wireshark
Ruby
Prometheus
Ansible
Linux/Unix

You match the following Squarepoint Capital's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working with Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Rocky preferred) in a large complex or niche environment with the following areas of focus: operations, systems engineering and systems performance.
  • Server Management and Support: HP, SuperMicro, Dell, various overclock servers.
  • Low latency network interfaces and kernel bypass (configuration and optimization): Solarflare with onload, Mellanox with VMA.
  • System hardware/OS tuning and performance troubleshooting, understanding of CPU architectures.
  • Experience with build and configuration management tools, specifically Chef or Ansible.
  • Experience with observability tools, specifically Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Highly motivated and a keen eye for scripting and automation in Python, Ruby, and Bash.
  • In depth knowledge of server network stack configuration, tuning and troubleshooting including TCP, UDP(unicast/multicast), NTP, PTP, wireshark/tshark.
  • Strong communication: verbal and written.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle troubleshooting the unknown, glitches and the obscure.
  • Well-organized, proactive, resourceful, able to handle a fast-paced environment, question the status quo, accountable and possesses an ownership mindset.
  • Good understanding of trading venues such as Nasdaq, LSE, Euronext etc.
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related experience.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver systems, based on Linux (CentOS and Rocky), driven by requirements and developed standards to ensure consistency with 400+ servers across 22 sites.
  • As part of a global team, handle day-to-day requests, services, and processes to ensure a reliable environment by implementing automation, optimization, and ongoing service enhancement whenever feasible for exceptional service performance.
  • Collaborate with different teams and stakeholders to establish and launch new colocation sites globally.
  • Take the initiative to automate routine tasks and promote the practice of Infrastructure as Code.
  • Continuously improve the Linux server infrastructure by optimizing workflows and processes.

Squarepoint Capital specializes in managing investments using quantitative and systematic strategies. The firm builds diversified portfolios that span various asset classes and trading frequencies across global markets. By leveraging advanced technology and a comprehensive data platform, Squarepoint Capital makes informed investment decisions based on thorough research, aiming to deliver strong returns for its clients. Unlike many competitors, Squarepoint focuses on systematic trading and data-driven approaches, which allows for a more structured investment process. The company's goal is to provide high-quality returns to a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, while fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes continuous learning and professional development.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in ESG investing expands opportunities for Squarepoint's quantitative strategies.
  • Advancements in machine learning enhance Squarepoint's systematic trading performance.
  • Thematic investing trends allow Squarepoint to develop specialized strategies in technology and healthcare.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other quant funds hiring top talent.
  • Potential over-reliance on systematic strategies may hinder adaptation to sudden market changes.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on quantitative trading practices could impact operations.

What makes Squarepoint Capital unique

  • Squarepoint Capital excels in quantitative and systematic investment strategies across global markets.
  • The firm utilizes advanced technology and data platforms for high-quality returns.
  • Squarepoint Capital fosters a collaborative environment encouraging continuous learning and innovation.

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