Mid-level Systems Engineer

About this role

Geneva Trading seeks a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to optimize and maintain their high-performance global trading infrastructure in Chicago. You'll manage Linux systems, low-latency networking, and automation while ensuring the proprietary trading platform remains resilient and performant under demanding market conditions.

What you'll do

• Provision and maintain high-performance Linux environments (Red Hat/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code pipelines using Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack
• Fine-tune BIOS, kernel settings, and network interfaces for ultra-low latency
• Collaborate with Network Engineering on high-bandwidth trading paths
• Monitor system health and latency metrics using Prometheus, Grafana, or Telegraf
• Deploy and troubleshoot enterprise bare-metal servers (Dell, HP, Supermicro)

What they're looking for

• Advanced Linux kernel and system internals knowledge
• Python or Bash scripting for automation
• Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack)
• Server architecture (CPU pinning, NUMA, PCIe optimization)
• System performance profiling and tuning
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Telegraf)
• Low-latency networking (Solarflare/Mellanox NICs)
• Crisis management and stakeholder communication

Benefits

• Base salary $100,000-$150,000
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Competitive total rewards package
• Equal opportunity employer with diverse workplace culture