Low Latency Network Engineer

A rapidly growing systematic trading firm is looking for their first Network Engineer in London, and Referment has partnered with them to assist with the search. This exciting opportunity will report directly to the CTO, and the successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting the low-latency network infrastructure that underpins the firm’s trading systems and infrastructure.

This role offers excellent compensation, including a competitive salary and performance-based incentives, reflecting the importance of the position in supporting the firm's cutting-edge trading operations. As the first Network Engineer hire, you will have the chance to shape the network infrastructure and have a direct impact on the firm's success.

The ideal candidate will have experience in low-latency networks, preferably within a hedge fund, prop trading firm, exchange, or other financial markets company. You will work closely with developers and quant researchers to design and configure the network that keeps the business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver colocation sites with fast connections to exchanges
• Optimize the network receive path for Linux trading hosts
• Build and maintain reliable cloud setups for quantitative research

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing firm with exceptional compensation and significant career growth potential in the financial trading sector.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services and Capital Markets