- 1–5 years of relevant experience in a hands-on technical role preferred
- Basic network administration skillset, including the ability to log in to switches, routers, and firewalls to run basic commands
- Fundamental understanding of Linux/UNIX command line tools and basic system administration
- Practical experience with hardware troubleshooting (Servers, NICs, SFPs, and different types of cabling)
- Familiarity with basic networking concepts and circuit troubleshooting
- Experience with shell scripting (Bash) or Python for basic task automation is a plus
- Ability to follow complex technical instructions with extreme attention to detail
- Comfort working outside of standard business hours (evenings/weekends) to support a global, 24-hour trading cycle
- Strong communication skills in order to provide clear updates to stakeholders across time zones
- A disciplined approach to production environments
- Background in trading infrastructure teams or tech companies with significant data center footprint, is a plus
Culture
Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
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