Responsibilities- Supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the firm's trading Linux infrastructure
- Supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the firm's HPC infrastructure for research
- Providing support specifically for the Linux and HPC environments including:
- Emergency response
- Execution of planned changes, updates, and deployment projects within the Linux server infrastructure
- Manage HPC systems to support trading operations and Condor Job scheduler
- Advanced profiling and troubleshooting of performance issues specifically within the Linux servers environment
- Contributing to the development and refinement of tools and systems to automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of thousands of Linux servers
- Management of essential core services such as DHCP, LDAP, DNS, and NFS for on-prem and hosted data centers as well as public clouds
- Participating in an on-call rotation and occasional weekend shifts
- Engaging in daily direct communication with trading teams and core engineering
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in HPC, storage, and GPU computing.
Qualifications- Experience in maintenance, operation, and administration of a sufficiently advanced Linux environment
- Daily use of and contribution to developing automation and monitoring tools
- Comprehensive understanding of Linux OS concepts and internals
- Working knowledge of Intel-based hardware and server components
- Good knowledge of Python, expert knowledge of Bash for scripting and automation tasks in a Linux environment
- Understanding of Linux server-side networking and typical network protocols
- Participation in open source or personal projects is a plus
- Understanding of Linux configuration management, source control, CI/CD, and automated deployment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Preferred Qualifications (not required)- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and hybrid cloud environments.
- Knowledge of parallel file systems (e.g., GPFS), batch systems (e.g., Slurm, Grid Engine, Condor), and high-performance network interconnects.
- Experience with VAST and Weka storage solutions is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of trading infrastructure and low-latency systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Skills in managing hybrid cloud/on-premises environments.
- Experience proposing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices from the ground up.
Anticipated New York annual base salary range $130,000-$165,000 plus eligible for discretionary bonus.
BenefitsTower'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.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive - without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
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.
