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# Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Next Step Systems
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Information Technology, Low Latency, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4861e5db-77fd-46d8-a24f-1d96524c0270

## About the Role

Past or present experience in the trading industry or at an exchange is required.

 - Low-Latency experience is required for this role.

 - 5+ years of experience with systems engineering oriented tasks.

 - Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an equivalent field.

 - Strong Linux experience working with Linux servers in bare metal and virtualized environments.

 - Experience with scripting languages bash and Python and automation tools.

 - Understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.

 - Financial or trading industry experience preferred.

 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 - Must be willing to take ownership and lead others.

 - Problem solvers who are driven, self-motivated, and "outside of the box" thinkers.

 - Motivated, dependable, and responsible team players.

*Looking for candidates from top tier universities with a strong GPA. PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who have a Master's degree along with work experience. Top universities include Massachusetts Institute of Technology/MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, Harvard University, University of California-Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles, Columbia University, New York University, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Yale University, Cornell University, Brown University, etc.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, PTO, 401K match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, free gym membership, flexible spending account, daily catered lunches plus fully stocked kitchen with snacks, etc.

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## Description

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