Linux Operations Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies•New York, NY

About The Position

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors. The Infrastructure Operations Team ensures the stability and performance of QRT’s global Linux estate, which underpins both trading and research platforms. The team works closely with end users, application teams, and engineering groups to provide day-to-day operational support, while also driving automation, monitoring, and deployment initiatives across a high-performance computing environment.

Requirements

Strong Linux administration experience (Red Hat, CentOS)
Experience with full lifecycle server deployments (hardware to OS build)
Knowledge of AMD/Intel server hardware and components
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, LAN/WAN)
Experience with automation tools (e.g. Ansible)
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical and communication skills
Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt

Nice To Haves

Exposure to NFS or SAN storage systems (advantage but not essential).

Responsibilities

Administer, support, and upgrade Linux-based trading and research platforms
Deploy new servers and manage end-to-end build processes
Collaborate with engineering teams on automation and monitoring initiatives
Troubleshoot incidents and carry out root-cause analysis to ensure long-term stability
Contribute to process documentation and knowledge sharing
Perform occasional out-of-hours work and participate in an on-call rota (primarily remote)