Compute Engineer

Job Description
Citadel's Compute Engineering team is seeking a technically skilled Technical Lead to lead Compute initiatives. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technology by delivering world-class compute services that empower our business teams and ensure the seamless availability, security, and scalability of our infrastructure across a global landscape. We are currently seeking a seasoned Technical Lead to drive our compute engineering team, with a focus on Linux and virtualization platforms, while also preparing for containerized and cloud-native environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Linux and Virtualization teams to deliver intent-based compute services to business teams.
• Collaborate with the Kubernetes team on compute platform-related projects.
• Develop and implement large-scale testing frameworks to accelerate image testing and streamline operations.
• Build scalable solutions for both Linux environments and virtualization platforms.
• Mentor system engineers to support their growth into strong software developers.
• Ensure infrastructure is robust and optimized across on-premises Linux servers.
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape technical strategy and prioritize projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of large-scale system development.
• Expertise in Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM).
• Strong hands-on experience developing automated testing frameworks for infrastructure management.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization technologies is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages for infrastructure.
• In-depth understanding of core networking principles such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise with infrastructure management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform).
• Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Azure.
• Prior experience with Red Hat OS upgrades and fleet management at scale.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into strategies.

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $105,000 to $300,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.