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, maintain compliance tools, and optimize performance across 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 looking for a Site Reliability Engineer! On our team, you would maintain and advance 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:
You should possess the following qualifications:
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 looking for a Site Reliability Engineer! On our team, you would maintain and advance 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++)
- Linux administration experience. In-depth knowledge of networking technology (such as kernel bypass) is preferred, but not required
- Experience with market data production support and/or trade desk support, and knowledge of market microstructure, is preferred but not required
- Proven track record of supporting live production systems
Skills Required
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science or another highly technical, scientific field
- At least 1 year of programming experience using a high-level language such as Python, Java, or C++
- Linux administration experience
- Proven track record supporting live production systems
- 5+ years of programming experience
- In-depth knowledge of networking technology, such as kernel bypass
- Experience with market data production support or trade desk support
- Knowledge of market microstructure
Two Sigma Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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Two Sigma Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
