Network Engineer

About the role

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibility

Collaborating with the global Networks team to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network issues across production and corporate environments.

Supporting production, office, and end-user networking environments to ensure reliable network operations and service availability.

Implementing network infrastructure changes, including moves, adds, modifications, and configuration updates.

Participating in market connectivity testing, circuit migrations, and validation activities to ensure seamless network connectivity.

Contributing to data center operations by supporting infrastructure changes, migrations, and network-related deployment activities.

Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, with experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise networks.

Knowledge of client-server architecture, routing protocols (including BGP, OSPF, MSDP, and PIM), VPN configuration and troubleshooting, data center installation and cabling standards, and Unix/Linux systems.

Experience with Arista EOS and Cisco NX-OS/IOS, with exposure to multicast networking and Python scripting; CCNA/CCNP certification and system administration experience are preferred.

The ability to participate in an on-call rotation, collaborate with third-party vendors to maintain telecom circuits and data center infrastructure, and support logical and physical network changes across a global network.

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams.

A background in the financial services industry is a plus.

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

Generous paid time off policies

Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region

Hybrid working opportunities

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily

In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)

Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)

Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving

Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year

Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.