System Engineer

Overview

Develop and maintain high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure for a trading platform.

Key Responsibilities

• core infrastructure
• systems design
• low‑latency
• scalability
• performance
• troubleshooting

Tasks

This role will work closely with senior engineers and leadership to build and scale the core infrastructure powering a high-performance trading platform. The environment is fast-paced, highly technical, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to solve complex challenges. Design, build, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency systems software. Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to support platform development. Contribute to infrastructure scalability and performance improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed systems.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• os internals
• c++
• networking
• distributed
• problem solving

What You Bring

Bonus: Experience with kernel bypass technologies, performance tuning, allocations, and GC. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience). Strong knowledge of operating system internals (Windows or Linux). Apply deep understanding of system usage and design decisions. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals. Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. 4–5 years of professional experience writing system-level code in C#, C++, or similar. Familiarity with distributed/high-throughput systems.

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Benefits

Compensation: $130K–$170K + bonus Sponsorship not available

About Skywater Search Partners

-Founded to bridge the gap between high-performing talent and growing businesses. -Skywater Search Partners thrives in the executive search industry, consistently delivering top-tier leadership candidates. -With deep expertise in sectors like energy, technology, and healthcare, they bring nuanced industry knowledge to every search. -The firm has a history of placing executives who have a significant impact on both the companies they join and the industries they serve. -Notable for their personalized approach, Skywater focuses on long-term relationships, understanding both client and candidate needs at a granular level. -Known for handling complex, high-stakes searches across a variety of sectors, Skywater Search Partners helps organizations scale with confidence.

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Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship not available