Quant Systems: Systems Developer (London) at The D. E. Shaw Group

Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw group seeks an inquisitive technology enthusiast to join its Quant Systems team. This is a hands-on technical role within an engineering team responsible for high performance trading and research infrastructure. The role involves working on a wide variety of technology initiatives in a distributed computing environment.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills

• Python
• Golang
• Rust

Preferred Skills

• Linux-based systems
• networking

Experience Level

up to five years of experience or a degree in computer science or a related technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the firm’s largest compute infrastructure
• Work on workload scheduling design and implementation
• Manage fleet management and clustered file system design
• Engage in software design and life cycle (SDLC) activities
• Tune kernel and network performance for low-latency and high-throughput applications
• Collect metrics and conduct data mining analysis

Technical Environment

Languages

Python Golang Rust

Tools & Technologies

high-performance computing networking storage solutions

Additional Information

Location: London
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Base salary or hourly rate determined based on experience and educational background

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff.

Website

https://deshaw.com