Network Engineer

We are a leading quantitative trading firm seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing our complex, low-latency network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of networking in a fast-paced trading environment and will work independently to ensure the smooth operation and optimization of our global network.

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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 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.
• Trading network experience is highly desired.
• Results-oriented, highly flexible, team player.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead network projects.