IT & Software

Senior Network Engineer - Low Latency Trading

Hudson River Trading

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will design, build, and maintain the global, low-latency network that underpins our 24/7 trading and research platforms. You will collaborate with Systems and Trading Operations to ensure high availability and optimal performance across 25+ countries. Tackle large-scale networking challenges, from design decisions to day-to-day troubleshooting, delivering tangible impact on global operations. You'll work on diverse projects that shape our network architecture and strategic direction.

Pay / Benefits
  • discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • competitive benefits package
  • opportunity to work on a global, cutting-edge network
  • collaborative culture
  • equal opportunity employer
Responsibilities
  • Design and manage large-scale trading network environments
  • Lead product selection and network design for performance and reliability
  • Configure routing and troubleshoot complex network issues
  • Collaborate with Systems and Trading Operations to monitor and maintain networks
  • Contribute to high-level strategy and the technical nitty-gritty of global architecture
  • Manage lifecycle projects and capacity planning across the network
  • Provide field support and practical problem solving in network environments
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and clear communications
Key requirements
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in low-latency and high-frequency trading environments
  • Strong understanding of layer 2/3 protocols with knowledge of OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP
  • Experience with Arista, Cisco, and other networking devices
  • Familiarity with low-latency microwave networks and optical systems (desirable)
  • Experience in designing enterprise networks, capacity planning, and lifecycle project management
  • Packet decoding/analysis using tcpdump and Wireshark
  • Proficiency with Unix/Linux CLI and networking stack
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills for Ethernet, multicast market data, and global WAN
  • Understanding of data center power and cooling, fiber optics cabling standards
  • Willingness to solve small field problems; strong collaboration and transparency
  • Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, NAT; configuration management tools (Ansible or Salt) desirable
  • Familiarity with Python, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, GitHub desirable
  • Familiarity with public cloud networks (AWS, GCP, Azure) desirable
  • Excellent communication (oral and written)
  • strong collaboration and teamwork
  • ability to distill complex issues into clear terms
  • Layer 2/3 networking
  • OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP
  • Arista and Cisco devices

Reference: WJ-747_30175415

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