Systems Engineer Vatic Labs · New York, United States 48 minutes ago

As a Systems Engineer at Vatic, you will be tasked with maintaining, optimizing, and growing the infrastructure that powers our low-latency trading, and research systems. You will work across servers, networking equipment, cloud resources, and other specialized equipment to deliver performance, stability, and determinism. This role is highly visible within the organization and you will have the opportunity to work across the business to help build innovative technology solutions.

We employ a team of talented engineers who have been recognized as leaders in our field. We are passionate about hiring the best and brightest, empowering them with the tools and freedom they need to be successful.

If you possess the following, we would love to explore what is available for you on our team.

• Earned or will earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
• At least 3 years of hands-on administration experience in a low-latency trading environment
• Excellent understanding of the Linux ecosystem and expertise in installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Linux servers
• Expertise in tuning x86 Linux servers for low latency and deterministic performance
• Understanding of, and experience with management of high precision clock synchronization technologies
• Experience with automating system builds and configuration management tools
• A strong understanding of networking concepts and key protocols (Ethernet, IP, and UDP multicast)
• An automation and standardization mindset

You will stand out if you have:

• Expertise with RHEL or downstream derivatives
• Experience managing large-scale compute clusters and high-performance distributed storage systems
• Hands on administration with Cisco and Arista network switches
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform and its multitude of services
• Knowledge of core office infrastructure – think MDM, identity, data security, firewalls

At Vatic, we’re serious about our work—but we also believe in balance, growth, and having fun along the way. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flat structure with direct executive exposure – Work closely with leadership and make an impact from day one.
• Comprehensive health benefits – Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Daily meals provided – Enjoy free breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the office.
• Gym membership – Stay healthy with a gym reimbursement, in addition to our onsite gym.
• Unlimited office snacks – Fuel your day with your favorite snacks, always stocked.
• Fun team outings – Build camaraderie and unwind with regular events.
• Organized poker, ping pong, and game nights– We’re a competitive group that enjoys getting together to challenge one another.

The base salary range for this role is between $200,000 and $300,000. The base salary range does not include any other form of compensation, such as any bonus amounts, or any benefits. Factors that may impact the agreed upon base salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other factors.