Linux Engineer

Jane Street is seeking Linux Engineers to join their infrastructure team that powers their production trading systems. This role combines systems engineering, administration, and programming, focusing on maintaining and enhancing critical infrastructure. The position offers hands-on experience with both in-house and open source software, allowing engineers to investigate and innovate at every level of the system stack.

The role involves working with kernel-level performance optimization, management tool development, and real-time production issue resolution. The team emphasizes automation, scalable configuration management, and comprehensive monitoring systems. You'll collaborate directly with trading, technology, and operations teams, making this position integral to the company's overall success.

What makes this role particularly attractive is Jane Street's commitment to teaching and development. They welcome smart problem solvers without requiring deep prior experience, offering hands-on training alongside experienced team members. The position provides exposure to various aspects of financial technology infrastructure, from low-level systems programming to high-level automation and monitoring solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career in systems engineering, particularly those interested in financial technology infrastructure. The role offers a unique blend of systems administration, development, and problem-solving in a fast-paced trading environment. Jane Street's emphasis on automation and clean, robust solutions makes this an ideal position for those who enjoy both maintaining systems and improving them through innovative solutions.