Tower Research Capital, LLC

Senior Systems Engineer

Tower Research Capital, LLC$150K — $250K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and automation.
  • Proficient in Bash, Python, or Go for scripting and automation tasks.
  • Strong background in HPC and distributed workloads for designing scalable cloud infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux systems, and cloud networking/storage solutions.
  • Ability to build automated, production-grade cloud platforms in compute-intensive settings.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud storage architectures and protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform or similar tools.
  • Design high-performance computing environments with optimized networking and storage provisions.
  • Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters in cloud contexts.
  • Automate infrastructure workflows and develop complex CI/CD pipelines.
  • Build and maintain custom cloud images for deployment.
  • Implement robust monitoring and observability for critical workload performance.
  • Lead migrations of HPC and distributed workloads between on-prem and cloud environments.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Savings plans and financial wellness tools available by region.
  • Hybrid working opportunities.
  • Free daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
  • Wellness reimbursements for gym and personal training.
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events.
  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving initiatives.
  • Social events, happy hours, and team celebrations throughout the year.
  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Architect and implement scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform (or equivalent IaC tools)
  • Design high-performance compute environments, including optimized networking and storage stacks
  • Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments
  • Automate infrastructure workflows and build complex CI/CD pipelines
  • Build and maintain custom cloud images
  • Implement robust monitoring and observability for performance-critical workloads
  • Lead on-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations of HPC and distributed workloads
  • Collaborate with research/engineering teams to optimize compute, storage, and scheduling efficiency

Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Go for automation
  • Strong expertise in HPC and distributed workloads to design scalable, high-performance cloud infrastructure
  • Deep hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, Linux systems, cloud networking, and storage architectures
  • Ability to build automated, production-grade cloud platforms for compute-intensive environments
  • Deep understanding of cloud networking, storage architectures, and storage protocols (NFS, object, block, parallel/distributed storage)
  • Expertise with Terraform or equivalent IaC tools
  • Experience with HPC schedulers (Slurm/HTCondor)
  • Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Ray

Anticipated annual base salary range $150,000-250,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus.

Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

Our benefits include:
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
  • In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
  • Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you'll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work - together.

About Tower Research Capital, LLC

Tower Research Capital, LLC is a quantitative trading firm that was founded in 1998. The company uses advanced technology and algorithms to trade in multiple asset classes across global markets. Tower Research Capital, LLC is headquartered in New York City and has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is known for its innovative approach to trading and its use of cutting-edge technology to analyze market data and make trading decisions. Tower Research Capital, LLC is a privately held company and does not disclose its financial information to the public.
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1998

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