Linux Systems Engineer
PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that the development of integrative technology can improve how business is done. The passion for that idea powers our firm still. As a Linux Systems Engineer at PEAK6, you are free to explore unique solutions and try fresh ideas that may benefit our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies. You’ll collaborate with some of tech’s sharpest minds to solve for the firm’s ever-changing but exciting challenges. Working in tech at PEAK6 means that you’ll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Optimizing system performance and stability on critical Linux trading systems
- Monitoring, maintaining, and supporting a variety of underlying infrastructure systems such as Elasticsearch, VMware, and Saltstack
- Writing and maintaining python/shell/other scripts that automate tech operations
- Working closely with software development projects to operationalize new applications
- Research and implement new systems that improve the way PEAK6 applications run
- Maintain the server environment of 300+ physical servers and 700+ virtual machines, SAN storage, and other associated hardware components
You’ll gain loads of experience in this role but before you do, you should have:
- B.S. or equivalent degree
- 2+ years’ experience working in a Linux environment
- Experience programming/scripting in (shell or python preferred)
- Experience with VMware or other virtualization technology
- Linux performance troubleshooting experience
- Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Salt)
All of our engineers have these traits. You should, too.
Motivation Collaboration Curiosity
Integrity Adaptability Ingenuity
Life at PEAK6
We want you to like coming to work so we work really hard to make your job fun and different from any other.
As a PEAK6 Linux Systems Engineer, you can enjoy:
- Generous medical, vision and dental plans
- Matching 401(k) programs
- Adoption assistance & family leave
- Sabbatical program
- Speakers Series
- Massage days
- Poker tournament with a grand prize of a World Series of Poker buy in
- Sports leagues
- Cornhole tournaments
- Annual PEAK6 Party
- Yoga classes
- Tuition reimbursement
- Lasik eye discount
- Philanthropy events
- Annual wellness screens and flu shots
- Bagel Fridays/expiration lunches
- Birthday gifts
- Charitable matching gift program
Learn more about our culture on our website at peak6.com/culture.