Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end infrastructure setups across global regions and colocations, including bring-up, validation, and go-live readiness
• Own the systems stack, including Linux servers, OS baselines, automation, configuration, and performance tuning
• Run and improve testing and validation processes, such as connectivity checks, load tests, and failure testing
• Investigate complex issues and bottlenecks across OS, kernel, drivers, and dependencies
• Build repeatable automation and rollout playbooks using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and scripting
• Improve observability through metrics, logs, dashboards, and alert tuning
• Strengthen operations via runbooks, incident reviews (RCA), and documentation
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations to support trading infrastructure and incident response

Requirements

• Hands-on production experience with Linux and systems troubleshooting
• Solid networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, MTU, and packet loss/jitter symptoms
• Automation mindset with proficiency in Bash or Python
• Ability to debug across multiple layers and coordinate with network and hardware engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for status updates and documentation
• Availability to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Low-latency or performance tuning experience (CPU/IRQ affinity, NIC tuning, etc.)
• Experience with colocation or provider coordination
• Knowledge of time synchronization basics (NTP/PTP)
• Interest or experience in trading, exchange, or broker connectivity

Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world with access to global offices
• Flexible schedule
• 40 paid days off
• Competitive salary
• Access to cutting-edge hardware and technology

About the Company

Eqvilent is a globally distributed team of highly qualified professionals working with cutting-edge technology to manage high-performance trading infrastructure.