Software Engineer - Linux Engineering

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $70 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux engineer to join our Platform Engineering team in Hyderabad. The team is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of core services and infrastructure that support our Linux-based environments. The team focuses on developing and managing critical Linux infrastructure that forms the backbone of our systems, ensuring their stability, security, and efficiency. Expertise in software engineering, operations, and problem-solving will play a key role in enhancing the reliability and performance of our systems. Join us to be part of an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance automation and tooling for our Linux environment using Python and Go. This will involve creating efficient scripts and applications that enhance operational workflows and streamline processes. You will implement and advocate for best practices in system design, with a robust emphasis on microservice architecture and distributed systems, ensuring that our infrastructure is adaptable and resilient to change. Furthermore, you will develop and maintain observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing, to ensure system reliability and performance. You will also utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Puppet to manage and automate our Red Hat and Debian Linux environments, while troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to Linux infrastructure and core services. Lastly, you will work collaboratively within a cross-functional team and provide mentorship to junior engineers while contributing to code reviews and ensuring that coding standards are met.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's/master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 5 to 8 years of software development experience
• Excellent understanding of Linux internals and familiarity with core technologies (e.g., LDAP, DNS, Kerberos, TLS, and load balancers)
• Experience in designing and maintaining highly available distributed systems
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages like Python or Go for developing performant applications
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK)
• Knowledge of configuration management and continuous tools (e.g., Puppet, and GitHub actions)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups
  
  

Preferred qualification:

• Prior experience in the financial domain of working with investment banks, HFTs, fintech-based startups, or tech startups
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website:

https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/LdTcLEApr25

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.