Network Engineer (Chicago) - High-Performance Trading Job at Hamilton Barnes Ass
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited, Chicago, IL, United States
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Join the leading high-frequency trading firm as a Network Engineer. Driven by world-class research, the company empowers exceptional talent in mathematics, physics, and computer science to push scientific boundaries and apply groundbreaking research to global financial markets. Beyond delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, the firm designs, develops, and deploys transformative technologies, funds startups across industries, and partners with leading global research organizations and universities to tackle complex challenges. The team is seeking a Network Engineer to join a world-class engineering team responsible for supporting wired and wireless networks that power proprietary real-time systems, and scaling infrastructure that demands precision, performance, and innovation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!
Responsibilities:
Designing, implementing, and managing low-latency, global network infrastructure in both data centre and WAN environments
Supporting and fine-tuning high-performance wired and wireless networking systems
Leading end-to-end infrastructure projects, from scoping to deployment and documentation
Using data-driven diagnostics to identify and resolve nuanced network issues (e.g. jitter, microbursts, queuing)
Developing tools and automations using Python, Git, REST APIs, and config management platforms like Ansible
Monitoring and enhancing infrastructure with observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and InfluxDB
Contributing to network architecture design and documentation, supporting large-scale global connectivity requirements
Requirements:
5+ years’ experience in complex network engineering roles
Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and Multicast protocols (PIM, IGMP)
Hands-on with enterprise network hardware (e.g., Arista, Cisco, Mellanox)
Experience supporting or optimising global low-latency networks (HFT/finance or comparable critical environment preferred)
1+ years scripting experience, ideally with Python
Proficiency with network automation tools like Ansible, and experience with version control systems like Git
Familiarity with monitoring and telemetry tools (e.g., Splunk, Kapacitor, Icinga, Grafana)
Strong Linux networking and CLI experience
Comfortable operating in a high-performance, high-availability environment with minimal tolerance for latency or downtime
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally on strategic and technical issues
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
CCIE certification or equivalent hands-on knowledge preferred
Benefits:
Highly competitive discretionary bonus program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
Group and voluntary life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave and wellness programs
Generous vacation and holiday policy
Salary:
$150,000–$200,000 USD (DOE)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The team is seeking a Network Engineer to join a world-class engineering team responsible for supporting wired and wireless networks that power proprietary real-time systems . The firm designs, develops, and deploys transformative technologies, funds startups across industries, and partners with leading global research organizations and universities .
En Español: ¿Estás buscando una nueva oportunidad emocionante? Únete a la empresa líder de comercio de alta frecuencia como Ingeniero de Red. Impulsado por investigaciones de clase mundial, la compañía empodera un talento excepcional en matemáticas, física y ciencias informáticas para empujar los límites científicos e aplicar investigación innovadora a los mercados financieros globales. Más allá de ofrecer rendimientos ajustados al riesgo superiores, la firma diseña, desarrolla y implementa tecnologías transformadoras, financia startups en todas las industrias y socios con organizaciones líderes mundiales de investigación y universidades para abordar desafíos complejos. El equipo está buscando un ingeniero de red que se une a un equipo de ingeniería de clase internacional responsable de apoyar redes inalámbricas y sin cables que alimentan sistemas propietarios en tiempo real, y ampliar infraestructura que requiere precisión, desempeño e innovación. Si desea aprender más sobre esta oportunidad, no dude en llegar! Resigniza y solucionar problemas: Desarrollar proyectos de datos, implementando programas de gestión de infraestructuras de red de alto rendimiento y el uso del sistema WAN (incluyendo soporte de infraestructura móvil y desarrollo de nubeledos). jitter, microbursts, colas) Desarrollo de herramientas y automatizaciones utilizando Python, Git, REST APIs y plataformas de gestión de configuración como Ansible Monitoring y mejora de la infraestructura con herramienta de observabilidad como Splunk, Grafana e InfluxDB Contribuir al diseño y documentación de arquitectura de red, soportando requisitos de conectividad global a gran escala Requisitos: 5+ años experiencia en funciones complejas de ingeniería de redes Conocimiento sólido de las redes Layer 2/3 incluyendo protocolos TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF y Multicast (PIM, IGMP) Mano a mano con el hardware de red empresarial (por ejemplo, Arista, Cisco, USD Mellanox) Experiencia en apoyar o optimizar redes de baja latencia estratégica (HFT / Paffinacy o un entorno comparable).
Join the leading high-frequency trading firm as a Network Engineer. Driven by world-class research, the company empowers exceptional talent in mathematics, physics, and computer science to push scientific boundaries and apply groundbreaking research to global financial markets. Beyond delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, the firm designs, develops, and deploys transformative technologies, funds startups across industries, and partners with leading global research organizations and universities to tackle complex challenges. The team is seeking a Network Engineer to join a world-class engineering team responsible for supporting wired and wireless networks that power proprietary real-time systems, and scaling infrastructure that demands precision, performance, and innovation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!
Responsibilities:
Designing, implementing, and managing low-latency, global network infrastructure in both data centre and WAN environments
Supporting and fine-tuning high-performance wired and wireless networking systems
Leading end-to-end infrastructure projects, from scoping to deployment and documentation
Using data-driven diagnostics to identify and resolve nuanced network issues (e.g. jitter, microbursts, queuing)
Developing tools and automations using Python, Git, REST APIs, and config management platforms like Ansible
Monitoring and enhancing infrastructure with observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and InfluxDB
Contributing to network architecture design and documentation, supporting large-scale global connectivity requirements
Requirements:
5+ years’ experience in complex network engineering roles
Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and Multicast protocols (PIM, IGMP)
Hands-on with enterprise network hardware (e.g., Arista, Cisco, Mellanox)
Experience supporting or optimising global low-latency networks (HFT/finance or comparable critical environment preferred)
1+ years scripting experience, ideally with Python
Proficiency with network automation tools like Ansible, and experience with version control systems like Git
Familiarity with monitoring and telemetry tools (e.g., Splunk, Kapacitor, Icinga, Grafana)
Strong Linux networking and CLI experience
Comfortable operating in a high-performance, high-availability environment with minimal tolerance for latency or downtime
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally on strategic and technical issues
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
CCIE certification or equivalent hands-on knowledge preferred
Benefits:
Highly competitive discretionary bonus program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
Group and voluntary life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave and wellness programs
Generous vacation and holiday policy
Salary:
$150,000–$200,000 USD (DOE)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The team is seeking a Network Engineer to join a world-class engineering team responsible for supporting wired and wireless networks that power proprietary real-time systems . The firm designs, develops, and deploys transformative technologies, funds startups across industries, and partners with leading global research organizations and universities .
En Español: ¿Estás buscando una nueva oportunidad emocionante? Únete a la empresa líder de comercio de alta frecuencia como Ingeniero de Red. Impulsado por investigaciones de clase mundial, la compañía empodera un talento excepcional en matemáticas, física y ciencias informáticas para empujar los límites científicos e aplicar investigación innovadora a los mercados financieros globales. Más allá de ofrecer rendimientos ajustados al riesgo superiores, la firma diseña, desarrolla y implementa tecnologías transformadoras, financia startups en todas las industrias y socios con organizaciones líderes mundiales de investigación y universidades para abordar desafíos complejos. El equipo está buscando un ingeniero de red que se une a un equipo de ingeniería de clase internacional responsable de apoyar redes inalámbricas y sin cables que alimentan sistemas propietarios en tiempo real, y ampliar infraestructura que requiere precisión, desempeño e innovación. Si desea aprender más sobre esta oportunidad, no dude en llegar! Resigniza y solucionar problemas: Desarrollar proyectos de datos, implementando programas de gestión de infraestructuras de red de alto rendimiento y el uso del sistema WAN (incluyendo soporte de infraestructura móvil y desarrollo de nubeledos). jitter, microbursts, colas) Desarrollo de herramientas y automatizaciones utilizando Python, Git, REST APIs y plataformas de gestión de configuración como Ansible Monitoring y mejora de la infraestructura con herramienta de observabilidad como Splunk, Grafana e InfluxDB Contribuir al diseño y documentación de arquitectura de red, soportando requisitos de conectividad global a gran escala Requisitos: 5+ años experiencia en funciones complejas de ingeniería de redes Conocimiento sólido de las redes Layer 2/3 incluyendo protocolos TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF y Multicast (PIM, IGMP) Mano a mano con el hardware de red empresarial (por ejemplo, Arista, Cisco, USD Mellanox) Experiencia en apoyar o optimizar redes de baja latencia estratégica (HFT / Paffinacy o un entorno comparable).