Full-Time

Senior Linux Engineer

Posted on 8/2/2024

DRW

DRW

1,001-5,000 employees

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Python
Puppet
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Experience working with configuration management tools, ideally Ansible or Puppet
  • Scripting and automation experience with one or more of the following: Bash, Python, or another high-level programming language
  • Extensive Linux support and engineering experience in a high availability environment
  • Strong RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Debian experience
  • Solid understanding of general technical concepts like Kerberos, DNS, DHCP, networking
  • Previous experience tuning Linux systems for trading applications
  • A firm understanding of IP networking, routing, and multicast traffic
Responsibilities
  • Collaborating with a global Linux Engineering team for coordinating work, engineering projects, changes, and on-call schedules
  • Serving as a liaison between the Linux Engineering team and various trading desks and teams
  • Configuring, deploying and maintaining DRW’s Linux environments in a declarative and repeatable manner
  • Actively monitoring the health of our entire Linux server environment; performing day to day troubleshooting
  • Application packaging and maintenance of software repositories
  • Automating repetitive system administration tasks
  • Evaluating and recommending new hardware and software technologies or solutions

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Machine learning algorithms enhance predictive accuracy and risk management in trading.
  • DeFi platforms offer new opportunities for higher returns in crypto-assets.
  • Quantum computing revolutionizes trading strategies with faster, complex data analysis.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from algorithmic trading firms may erode DRW's market share.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to DRW's crypto-assets strategy.
  • Talent war in tech and finance sectors may impact DRW's ability to retain top talent.

What makes DRW unique

  • DRW combines technology, research, and risk management for diversified trading opportunities.
  • They operate using their own capital, allowing quick pivots to capture opportunities.
  • DRW has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and crypto-assets.

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Benefits

Daily catered breakfast & lunch

Massages

Social events

Gym subsidy

Flexible work arrangements

Monthly tastings

Game room

On-site yoga classes and meditation

Employee led affinity groups

Mentor/mentee outings

Trivia nights

Educational opportunities

DRW-sponsored sports teams

Poker tournament

Private mother's suite

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