Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to lead their Enterprise Technology group's SRE team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in Linux systems, Python programming, and infrastructure automation. As a team lead, you'll shape the SRE practice while ensuring system reliability across both cloud and on-premises environments.

The position demands a unique blend of technical depth and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for managing team members, setting strategic direction, and maintaining critical infrastructure. You'll work with containerized services, implement monitoring solutions, and drive automation initiatives while balancing security and user accessibility.

HRT offers a collaborative culture where expertise from various fields - mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering - comes together to push the boundaries of algorithmic trading. The company values innovation, transparency, and celebrates contributions from all team members, whether veterans or newcomers.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $200,000 to $275,000, plus potential sign-on and performance bonuses. HRT provides comprehensive benefits and fosters an inclusive environment that extends beyond the office, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking both technical challenges and leadership opportunities in the financial technology sector.

This role is perfect for experienced SRE professionals who are passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, have a deep technical background, and want to make a significant impact in a sophisticated trading technology environment. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while developing both technical and leadership skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking organization.