IT - HFT System & Network Specialist - London
Core
Architect and deploy HFT-grade stacks bridging AWS environments and physical colocation facilities to minimize tail latency and optimize cross-region connectivity.
Role type
Senior IC HFT System & Network Engineer
Builds
Global trading stack for CeFi and DeFi exchanges
Domain
Financial technology / High-frequency trading
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Linux kernel optimization, BGP/Multicast networking, Python/Bash scripting, Terraform/Ansible, high-performance NICs, low-latency switch configuration
Preferred skills
Experience with crypto exchanges, cross-connect management
Technologies
AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Linux, Python, Bash, Arista, Cisco
Responsibilities
Architect low-latency infrastructure, manage hybrid cloud/colo interplay, tune Linux kernel performance, develop zero-touch deployment pipelines, instrument network for microsecond visibility, coordinate cross-connects and transit lines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
