Infrastructure Linux Operations Engineer
Qube Research & Technologies · New York
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Linux infrastructure operations engineer supporting QRT's global high-performance computing estate for trading and research platforms. Responsibilities include operational support, automation, monitoring, and deployments. Required: 4+ years systems engineering, strong Linux administration, server lifecycle management, and infrastructure automation.
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.
The Infrastructure Operations Team ensures the stability and performance of QRT’s global Linux estate, which underpins both trading and research platforms. The team works closely with end users, application teams, and engineering groups to provide day-to-day operational support, while also driving automation, monitoring, and deployment initiatives across a high-performance computing environment.
Your Future Role within QRT
- 4+ years’ experience in a systems engineering or infrastructure role supporting high-availability systems
- Strong Linux administration expertise (Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux)
- Proven experience delivering full server lifecycle deployments, from hardware installation through OS build
- Working knowledge of solarflare cards and onload kernel bypass
- Solid understanding of AMD and Intel server hardware and components
- Working knowledge of server networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, UDP, and LAN/WAN technologies
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible
- Familiarity with scripting languages, including Python and Bash
- Strong problem-solving ability with excellent analytical and communication skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
- Genuine enthusiasm for technology and continuous improvement
- Exposure to NFS or SAN storage systems is advantageous but not essential
Base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
