Low-Latency Network Engineer – Elite HFT Firm – New York | Up to $400k TC
One of the most respected names in high-frequency trading, where the network is the edge.
- Consistently among the fastest players in the market
- Small, elite engineering team with direct impact on trading performance
- Nanosecond-level work alongside some of the best network minds in the industry
They're pushing the limits of low-latency infrastructure and need a network engineer who lives at the packet level to push it further.
What you'll be working on:
- Design, build and optimise ultra-low-latency trading networks end to end
- Tune Layer 1 switching, multicast market data, and precision time (PTP) to the nanosecond
- Own exchange colocation, cross-connects and connectivity across NY venues
- Squeeze latency out of NICs, kernel-bypass stacks and switch fabrics
- Build the capture, measurement and monitoring that proves every nanosecond gained
What they're looking for:
- Deep low-latency networking in a trading or HFT environment
- Strong Layer 1/2/3, multicast, and precision timing expertise
- Hands-on with Arista/Cisco/Metamako-class kit, Solarflare/Xilinx NICs, kernel bypass
- Comfortable with exchange colo, cross-connects and market-data feeds
- Python or similar for automation and latency tooling
What's on offer:
- Up to $400k total comp (can be negotiable for the right profile)
- A network that directly moves the firm's P&L, with the autonomy to own it
- Elite engineers around you and zero corporate drag
- Genuine investment in your depth and development
If you are interested, please apply! Alternatively, feel free to reach out to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.