Job Description
A leading global proprietary trading firm with offices across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia is looking for a Network Engineer to join its global infrastructure team fully remote or, in Chicago. The firm trades a wide range of products — including futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies — across the world’s most competitive markets.
This is a hands-on role for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in high-performance environments. You’ll work on complex networking challenges — from multicast routing and latency optimization to automation, monitoring, and incident response — supporting the backbone of a fast-paced electronic trading operation.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, L2/L3, BGP, OSPF, multicast, QoS, and latency tuning
- Experience with network automation and scripting (Python preferred)
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Highly organized, self-driven, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems in a 24/7 mission-critical trading environment
- Automate and streamline network operations to enhance efficiency and resilience
- Design, manage, and support remote datacenters across global locations
- Implement and maintain advanced network and security monitoring tools
- Collaborate with trading, systems, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless connectivity
- Participate in on-call rotations and weekend maintenance when required