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Radix Trading

Research-focused trading firm using machine learning

Network Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Chicago, IL, USA+1 moreMore locations: New York, NY, USA
In Person
IT Operations, DevOps & InfrastructureNetwork Engineering & Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Expert knowledge of networking and TCP/IP protocols.
  • Experience with vendor hardware and operating systems, including Arista, Cisco, and Juniper.
  • Proficiency in Python scripting for network automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux network stack and command line tools.
  • Experience with multicast design, especially in high-performance trading environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead network projects.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the architecture, design, and strategy for research, enterprise and trading networks.
  • Lead the design and deployment of trading network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and low latency.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring minimal disruption to trading activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure network systems meet trading application requirements.
  • Maintain and improve networking standards across the organization, adhering to best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with remote datacenter teams to troubleshoot complex hardware, cabling, and optics issues.
  • Develop scripts and tools for network automation and monitoring.
  • Lead initiatives to ensure network scalability and performance in line with business goals.
  • Provide expert guidance on networking protocols.
Desired Qualifications
  • Trading network experience is highly desired.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead network projects.

About the company

Radix Trading is a research-driven trading firm that uses machine learning and statistical methods to develop and monetize trading strategies. It operates in major electronic markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, supported by a proprietary automated research platform and continuously evolving strategies. The firm distinguishes itself by private funding with no outside investors, an open culture that favors rapid idea execution, and a team of interdisciplinary academics and technologists focused on longer-horizon, statistically driven opportunities rather than traditional high-frequency trading. Its goal is to generate returns by deploying advanced, independently developed trading strategies that stay ahead of the competition in electronic markets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • MIT listed 2026 university recruiting across research, technology, and business before September 3.
  • Greenhouse showed 8 openings on June 24, 2026, spanning research and hardware.
  • LinkedIn listed HQ in Chicago with active New York and Amsterdam offices on September 1, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • The 2023 Binance CFTC lawsuit linked Radix to offshore crypto trading scrutiny.
  • Hiring across 8-11 roles in 2026 signals persistent talent churn and execution pressure.
  • A single compliance misstep can trigger exchange bans, subpoenas, and existential prop-trading damage.

What makes Radix Trading unique

  • Chicago, New York, and Amsterdam offices access North America, Europe, and Asia markets.
  • Radix Trading is privately funded, keeping strategy control and capital allocation internal.
  • Open roles in C++, FPGA, HPC, and DevOps signal deep in-house research infrastructure.

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Benefits

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