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Elity Global lists this Linux System Engineer opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Founder & MD @ Elity Global | Inclusion Advocate
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing, technology-driven trading firm known for combining deep market expertise with top-tier engineering. This is a rare opportunity to work in a high-performance, latency-sensitive environment where systems are built to operate at scale, under pressure and with zero tolerance for instability.
As the firm expands its US presence in Miami, this role offers the chance to help build and shape production trading infrastructure from the ground up, working directly on systems that are live, measurable, and business-critical.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance trading environment at the heart of one of the world’s most competitive financial markets. As a Linux Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will work closely with traders, researchers and software engineers to ensure trading and market data systems operate reliably, efficiently, and at peak performance - while continuously evolving to meet new demands.
Expect to:
Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, stability, and uptime
Architect, implement, and manage a growing US production environment
Automate operational workflows and reduce risk through tooling and scripting
Support live trading applications and proactively address performance bottlenecks
Investigate and resolve complex issues across OS, network, and application layers
Improve observability through monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and runbooks
Your Profile:
4+ years of experience operating Linux systems in demanding production environments
Proven background supporting mission-critical infrastructure (trading experience is a plus)
Strong knowledge of Linux, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing), and hardware
Familiarity with change management, incident response, and system monitoring best practices
Proficiency in Bash and/or Python for automation and operational tooling
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to quickly identify root causes
Proactive approach to spotting inefficiencies and implementing improvements
Clear communicator able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams
Authorized to work in the United States
Competitive base salary with strong performance-based bonus potential
Opportunity for equity participation for exceptional performers
Relocation support for candidates moving within the US
All-expenses-paid training program in Europe alongside global engineering teams
Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Catered meals during work hours
Regular team events, after-work socials, and a collaborative engineering culture
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
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