DevOps Engineer
Quantiq Partners
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.
We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.
Quantiq runs considerable "in-house" infrastructure (IPA realm) consisting of 50-100 computers ranging from high performance servers and varied datacenter hardware (switches, FPGAs, fiber optic cabling), to desktop computers with dedicated GPUs and an array of monitors and peripherals across offices.
We control the majority of the stack and create, maintain, update, and monitor a variety of systems to keep the company’s trading running smoothly. Our hardware infrastructure operates entirely on Fedora Linux and incorporates significant first- and third-party software requiring occasional maintenance. This complete infrastructure has high uptime requirements to support our critical trading operations.
Role Description:
As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming and enhancing our infrastructure. You will collaborate with the Operations and Technical teams to improve our deployment pipelines, automate processes, and elevate our infrastructure.
This position requires strong Linux expertise, automation skills, and a deep understanding of network configurations and performance tuning for low-latency applications. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze current systems, identify gaps, and spearhead improvements to optimize performance and scalability
- Fine-tune Linux systems (kernel and user-space) to minimize latency and improve reliability
- Design and manage real-time, low-latency networking configurations, adjusting kernel parameters, IRQ affinities, and CPU pinning as necessary
- Implement automation solutions using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
- Work with specialized hardware (FPGAs, custom network cards, high-frequency switches) to optimize latency in trading systems
- Develop and document backup procedures and failover strategies, conducting drills to improve failure tolerance
- Respond to issues and requests from the Operation and Technical teams
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Systems Engineering, or related role
- Proven ability to build, optimize, and scale Linux-based infrastructure
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to respond to occasional off-hour emergencies
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, C++, Bash)
- Exceptional capability debugging and solving complex issues related to both hardware, low level software, and networking
- Knowledge of network architecture
- Basic networking tool experience (ping, ifconfig, telnet, wireshark, nmcli)
- Experience with the following technologies:
- Computer hardware (such as Supermicro and Dell Servers)
- Networking hardware
- Fedora Linux
- FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, OpenVPN
- DNS
- ZFS
- Gitea, Zulip
- GRUB, PXE
*Note: You are not expected to know every technology listed but experience in all is a plus
Please Apply If:
- You're a problem solver who wants to understand the intricacies of a complex system
- You’re a scripting pro who automates everything
- You know the thrill of building, breaking, and re-building CI/CD pipelines
- You’re excited by the opportunity to build and improve systems
Please note: The use of AI tools during applications, assessments, and interviews is strictly prohibited. Quantiq utilizes various methods to determine candidate authenticity. Use of these tools at any time may result in the disqualification of your candidacy.
About this role
Quantiq's DevOps Engineer role centers on managing and optimizing a substantial in-house infrastructure that directly supports high-frequency derivatives trading. You'd own a complex stack of 50–100 machines running Fedora Linux—from high-performance servers and datacenter hardware like FPGAs and switches to GPU-equipped desktops—with minimal tolerance for downtime. The work demands deep Linux tuning expertise, particularly around kernel parameters, latency optimization, and low-level system performance, alongside hands-on experience with specialized trading hardware and real-time networking configurations.
The position blends infrastructure modernization with operational firefighting. You'll analyze current systems to identify bottlenecks, design automation solutions in Bash and Python, manage backup and failover procedures, and respond to both planned improvements and off-hours emergencies. Success requires not just scripting and debugging chops but also familiarity with the specific technologies Quantiq uses—FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, ZFS, Gitea, and others—and a willingness to work across hardware, low-level software, and networking layers simultaneously.
This role suits someone with 5+ years of DevOps or systems engineering experience who thrives in a small, technically rigorous environment where infrastructure directly impacts business outcomes. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, enjoy solving complex problems at scale, and have the discipline to document and test your work thoroughly. The in-office requirement in Austin reflects the hands-on nature of the role and the team's collaborative approach.
Typical pay for this role
$140,000
Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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