Linux Engineer - Latency Critical Trading Technology at MLP

Department: Information Technology

Compensation

$175,000 – $250,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jul 16, 2026

Description

Millennium is hiring a Linux Engineer for its Latency Critical Trading Technology team to support and maintain a globally distributed, low-latency Linux infrastructure. The role involves production troubleshooting, performance monitoring, ultra-low-latency capability development, automation, risk planning, and occasional on-call support. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, strong Linux internals knowledge, familiarity with kernel bypass and network technologies, and experience or interest in Python, Perl, Ansible, and C or C++. The position is based in New York with an estimated base salary of $175,000 to $250,000.

Required Skills

Linux internals
Kernel bypass
Network protocols
FPGA accelerators
Python
Ansible
C/C++

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: Working knowledge of kernel bypass technologies
Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and IGMP protocols
Knowledge of FPGA accelerators and smart NICs
Experience or interest in automating infrastructure with Python, Perl, or Ansible
Understanding of C or C++ and their dependencies