Two Sigma

Reliability Engineer, Market Data

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London, Greater London, England, GBR

Hybrid

Junior

Fintech • Software • Financial Services

The Role

Develop, operate, and maintain low-latency infrastructure that processes and redistributes market data and orders in live production. Partner with trading desks, exchanges, counterparties, and data providers to minimize outages, support trading, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include production support, infrastructure reliability, performance analysis, and systems operation across multiple asset classes.

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Position Summary
Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.
Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.
Two Sigma's Market Data Reliability Engineering team is growing. We are looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer to help to assist in maintaining and advancing our trading platform by working closely with multiple trading teams to ensure the low latency delivery of market data and orders to and from exchanges and other counterparties across a wide variety of asset classes. In this role, you will gain exposure to global market structures for numerous asset classes and low-level performance analysis and tuning. Apply today if this sounds interesting to you!
You will take on the following responsibilities:

Develop, operate, and maintain the infrastructure vital to ensure that market data is processed, stabilized and redistributed in a live production environment.
Work with trading desks to ensure successful trading and minimal outages
Implement and operate tools to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
Work directly with exchanges, counterparties, and data providers to bring value to all the trading desks at Two Sigma.

You should possess the following qualifications:

BS/BA degree in Computer Science or another highly technical, scientific field
Minimum 1 year of experience required; 5+ years of experience preferred in programming (structured and OO) with one or more high level language (such as Python, Java, C++)
Experience with market data production support and/or trade desk support, and knowledge of market microstructure, is preferred but not required
Linux administration experience. In-depth knowledge of networking technology (such as kernel bypass) is preferred, but not required
Proven track record of supporting live production systems

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

BS or BA degree in Computer Science or another highly technical or scientific field
At least 1 year of programming experience using structured and object-oriented programming
Experience with at least one high-level programming language, such as Python, Java, or C++
Linux administration experience
Proven track record supporting live production systems
5 or more years of programming experience
Market data production support or trading desk support experience
Knowledge of market microstructure
In-depth networking technology knowledge, such as kernel bypass

Two Sigma Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages for technical roles include substantial performance-based bonuses that create notable upside potential. This structure is described as a key reason total pay feels strong, particularly versus mainstream technology roles.
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as premium-free for employees and eligible dependents, complemented by life and disability coverage. This comprehensive offering is frequently highlighted alongside positive views of the broader benefits package.
Parental & Family Support — Support includes financial assistance for family building, paid leave for caregivers, additional bonding time, and backup or discounted in-home childcare in some locations. These programs are presented as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.

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The Company

HQ: New York, New York

1,700 Employees

Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm with more than $80 billion in assets under management. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors. Founded in 2001, Two Sigma employs over 1,700 curious minds at its headquarters in New York and in offices around the globe.