
at Millennium
Hedge FundsPosted 15 days ago
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**Low Latency Network Engineer** Sought: Expert engineer to design and maintain high-speed network infrastructure. Core responsibilities: engineer latency-optimized networks, manage global projects, evaluate new tech (e.g., Arista, Cisco), deploy and support critical hardware/software, and ensure high availability. Must-have: 7+ yrs exp., deep networking and Operating Systems knowledge, hands-on experience with technologies like Arista, Cisco, and familiarity with AI/ML tools for network optimization. Essential skills: IP networking, Python, Bash, Ansible, telemetry (Prometheus, Grafana), exceptional communication. Join Millennium IT, globally recognized for growth and innovation.
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Full Job Description
About Millennium
Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millenniums mission is to deliver results for our investors.
Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.
Meet the Team
Millenniums Information Technology organization supports the firms active, multi-manager business model through flexible, scalable technology and advanced proprietary systems, including next-generation analytical and trading capabilities. Within Infrastructure, the global network engineering team designs, develops, deploys, and supports high-performance networks for latency-critical trading. Operating across North America, EMEA, and APAC in a follow-the-sun model, the team supports data centers, market data networks, colocation, and proximity colocation sites with demanding availability requirements.
What You'll Do
Engineer low-latency network solutions for trading, market data, and colocation environments, balancing project delivery with operational support
Own global network projects from requirements gathering and design through cost analysis, implementation, and deployment
Lead research and evaluation of new network technologies, including RF, low-latency transport, routing, switching, and compute technologies
Configure, install, maintain, and support critical network hardware and software
Research, evaluate costs for, and implement data circuits to meet connectivity requirements
Design and implement highly available, low-latency market data networks
Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, providing hands-on technical ownership and responsive user support
Maintain infrastructure documentation, policies, and procedures, and participate in after-hours work and an on-call rotation
What You Bring
At least seven years of experience in network engineering, operations, and support, with demonstrated hands-on technical ownership in a global organization
Expert knowledge of low-latency networking, including multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, WAN design, BGP, and OSPF
Experience with Arista and Cisco technologies, including Layer 1 switches; knowledge of FPGA and high-performance computing technologies is a plus
Strong understanding of time synchronization technologies, including Precision Time Protocol, White Rabbit, and PPS, and their role in low-latency environments
Expert IP networking and TCP/IP troubleshooting skills, strong Linux shell experience, and proficiency with Python, Bash, and automation tools such as Ansible
Experience applying AI/ML tools to network performance optimization, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics, with an understanding of frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn
Experience using telemetry and observability frameworks such as Prometheus and Grafana for real-time network monitoring and troubleshooting
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver responsive, high-quality service to internal customers in a fast-paced environment




