Systems Engineer

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and ensuring the continuous operation of the firm's Linux-based trading infrastructure, addressing day-to-day operational needs

• Providing second-level support, including:

• Rapid response to emergencies

• Implementing scheduled updates and deployments

• In-depth analysis and resolution of performance issues

• Engage in a rotational on-call schedule, including early morning and weekend shifts, to provide timely support

• Contributing towards the development of automated solutions for server provisioning, configuration, and monitoring, targeting a scalable management of thousands of servers

• Engaging in interactions with the Trading and Core Engineering teams

• Managing 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

Qualifications

• Sound expertise in Linux production environments

• Basic knowledge of Python and Bash scripting

• Engagement with automation and monitoring tool sets

• Comprehensive knowledge of operating system principles, with a particular focus on Linux internals

• Familiarity with Intel-based server hardware and components

• Competence in server-side networking, including understanding network protocols and configurations

• Familiarity in cloud services and architectural solutions

• Experience in designing, building, and troubleshooting complex systems

• Good problem-solving skills, underpinned by a methodical approach to technical challenges. This includes an ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, a sense of responsibility, and a commitment to driving projects to completion.

• Sense of ownership and drive

Preferred Qualifications

• Involvement in open source or personal projects showcasing a passion for innovation and collaboration

• Experience in High Frequency Trading, Quantitative Finance or working in low latency environment is advantageous but not a strict requirement

Candidates Attributes

• Organized, responsible, and meticulous

• Strong communicator

• Proactive and willing to take initiative

• Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

• Excellent at supporting Linux Production environments

• Able to work both within a team and independently

Benefits

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.

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.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.