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Linux Engineer

Jane StreetLondon, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Qualifications

About You Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. Experience in managing or troubleshooting Linux systems in a home, work, or academic setting. Familiarity with Linux environments through prior roles in software development, IT operations (Helpdesk, Technical Support, DevOps, etc.), or related fields. A strong interest in systems programming and administration with a willingness to enhance these skills. Open to learning OCaml, our preferred programming language (previous experience not required). Proficient in analyzing and resolving technical challenges. Solid understanding of operating system fundamentals, particularly Linux. Comfortable with the Unix command line and basic shell scripting. Basic knowledge of network protocols and troubleshooting capabilities. Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts.

About the job

About the Position

Join our dynamic team as a Linux Engineer responsible for maintaining the essential infrastructure that supports Jane Street’s technology ecosystem. Our dedicated group of Systems Engineers, Administrators, and Programmers is pivotal in upholding and enhancing the platform that drives our production trading systems. With a blend of proprietary and open-source software, you will have the opportunity to explore and innovate across various levels of our systems. Each day presents a new challenge, from debugging kernel performance and developing management tools to swiftly resolving production issues.

Our current initiatives focus on deployment automation, scalable configuration management, and meticulous monitoring. We embrace automation not out of laziness but because it minimizes errors and alleviates our workload, while also being an enjoyable part of our work.

Working with us means engaging with nearly every aspect of the company. We collaborate directly with teams in trading, technology, and operations to design and maintain systems with a comprehensive scope. By leveraging feedback from various departments and utilizing our custom monitoring tools, we aim to quickly address production challenges, conduct thorough root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable solutions.

We seek individuals who may not have extensive experience but are intelligent problem solvers eager to learn. You will be mentored by our seasoned team members in a hands-on environment, gaining insights into how we achieve meaningful improvements to our infrastructure daily.

About Jane Street

Jane Street is a global trading firm that leverages technology to enhance trading and invest across various markets. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring that our teams work closely together to achieve remarkable results.

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