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Jane StreetHong KongInternship

Linux Engineer

Join Jane Street as a Linux Engineering intern in Hong Kong to work on real-world projects maintaining critical trading infrastructure. Gain hands-on experience with Linux systems, software engineering, and operational challenges in a collaborative environment.

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Role and Responsibilities

  • Work closely with full-time engineers on critical infrastructure projects.
  • Focus on Linux systems from OS to hardware layers.
  • Investigate performance issues and fix kernel bugs.
  • Respond to real-time datacenter issues and improve monitoring.
  • Automate workflows and enhance infrastructure provisioning.
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Project Experience

  • Work on projects enhancing Linux system resilience and diagnostics.
  • Automate collection of diagnostic data from early boot failures.
  • Design scalable systems for TCP diagnostic data collection.
  • Extend infrastructure management for new compute capacities.
  • Projects deliver real value to current firm challenges.
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Candidate Requirements

  • Knowledge of OS fundamentals and computer architecture.
  • Experience with systems programming concepts like sockets and virtual memory.
  • Basic understanding of network protocols.
  • Comfortable using Linux command-line and troubleshooting.
  • Problem-solving through coding in any language.
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Additional Information

  • Fluency in English required.
  • Open to candidates new to finance careers.
  • Mentorship provided by experienced full-time employees.
  • Opportunity to learn from real-time operational challenges.
  • Encouraged to ask questions and learn from mistakes.