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- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on data storage
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Role Summary
The Data Engineer - Infrastructure helps build and scale storage and data platforms that power the HFT business. The role focuses on operating and improving data storage infrastructure and working with engineering teams on reliable data solutions.
What You'll Do
- Design, deploy, and operate large-scale data storage infrastructure, including Hadoop, enterprise storage, and S3-compatible platforms.
- Tune Linux systems for I/O throughput and overall performance.
- Automate configuration and deployment using Ansible, Puppet, or another automation platform.
- Build observability into the platform with Prometheus and related tooling.
- Partner with engineering teams to deliver reliable, well-architected data solutions focused on storage and Kafka.
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5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on data storage; strong Linux fundamentals and debugging skills, including performance tuning for I/O throughput; hands-on Ansible and Puppet experience for configuration management and automation; familiarity with open-source, S3 API-compliant, and enterprise storage technologies; working knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem, including YARN; experience in Java and Python; comfort working with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude in an enterprise setting; experience with Prometheus-based monitoring and alerting; familiarity with Kubernetes.
Original job description
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Original job description
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We are hiring an Engineer to join our Data Engineering Infrastructure team, where you will help build and scale the storage and data platforms that power our HFT business. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working close to the bare metal systems. Operating large-scale open-source storage, enterprise storage, tuning Linux systems for performance, automating infrastructure. As our data footprint grows, you will play a key part in keeping our infrastructure fast, reliable, and ready to scale.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and operate large-scale data storage infrastructure, including Hadoop, enterprise storage and S3-compatible platforms
- Tune Linux systems for I/O throughput and overall performance
- Automate configuration and deployment using Ansible, Puppet or other automation platform
- Build observability into the platform with Prometheus and related tooling
- Partner with engineering teams to deliver reliable, well-architected data solutions with a focus on Storage and Kafka
- Familiarity with Kubernetes
Your Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on data storage
- Strong Linux fundamentals, debugging skills, including performance tuning for I/O throughput
- Hands-on experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management and automation
- Familiarity with open-source, S3 API compliant, and enterprise storage technologies
- Working knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem, including YARN
- Experience in Java and Python
- Comfort working with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude in an enterprise setting
- Experience with Prometheus-based monitoring and alerting
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
About the company
IMC Trading
Large Enterprise
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages technology and quantitative research to optimize trading strategies across a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and derivatives. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IMC operates with a commitment to innovation and collaboration, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. The firm is dedicated to responsible trading practices and actively engages in market-making to ensure liquidity and efficiency in financial markets worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, IMC Trading is a leader in the fast-paced world of trading and investment.