Infrastructure Linux Operations Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for systems engineers with deep Linux administration experience who thrive in collaborative, high-performance environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of high-availability systems experience and Linux expertise in Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky Linux
    — “4+ years’ experience in a systems engineering or infrastructure role supporting high-availability systems”
  • Individuals who have experience with full server lifecycle management and are comfortable with server hardware components
    — “Proven experience delivering full server lifecycle deployments, from hardware installation through OS build”

Things to consider

  • The role demands hands-on technical skills with solarflare cards and onload kernel bypass, which may be niche for some candidates.
    — “Working knowledge of solarflare cards and onload kernel bypass”

How to stand out

  • Highlight automation projects and server deployment experience in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across teams, especially with application and engineering groups.
    — “The team works closely with end users, application teams, and engineering groups”
  • Emphasize your problem-solving capabilities and analytical approach to infrastructure challenges.
    — “Strong problem-solving ability with excellent analytical and communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • stability and performance of Linux estate
  • automation and monitoring initiatives
Typical background
systems engineeringinfrastructure operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Linux AdministrationServer Lifecycle DeploymentsInfrastructure AutomationScripting LanguagesProblem-solving

Preferred

NFS Or SAN Storage Systems

Stack & domain

Linux AdministrationAnsiblePythonBashNFSSAN Storage SystemsProblem-solvingAnalyticalCommunicationCollaborativeTeam-orientedWillingness To Learn And AdaptHigh-availability SystemsServer Lifecycle DeploymentsAutomationMonitoringDeployment InitiativesHigh-performance Computing Environment

About the role

Original posting from Qube Research & Technologies via Greenhouse

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors. 

The Infrastructure Operations Team ensures the stability and performance of QRT’s global Linux estate, which underpins both trading and research platforms. The team works closely with end users, application teams, and engineering groups to provide day-to-day operational support, while also driving automation, monitoring, and deployment initiatives across a high-performance computing environment.  

Your Future Role within QRT 

4+ years’ experience in a systems engineering or infrastructure role supporting high-availability systems 

Strong Linux administration expertise (Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky Linux) 

Proven experience delivering full server lifecycle deployments, from hardware installation through OS build 

Working knowledge of solarflare cards and onload kernel bypass 

Solid understanding of AMD and Intel server hardware and components 

Working knowledge of server networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, UDP, and LAN/WAN technologies 

Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible 

Familiarity with scripting languages, including Python and Bash 

Strong problem-solving ability with excellent analytical and communication skills 

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt 

Genuine enthusiasm for technology and continuous improvement 

Exposure to NFS or SAN storage systems is advantageous but not essential 

Base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. 

QRT Total Compensation includes discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Source: Qube Research & Technologies careers (Greenhouse)

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