Senior Network Engineer – Trading Systems
Kaav Inc
- Princeton, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employment Type: Full-Time Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in low-latency networking, protocol analysis, and troubleshooting within the financial services domain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with TCP/IP protocol suite, multicast networking, SNMP, and Wireshark packet analysis, as well as a deep understanding of the Linux network stack.Experience in the trading domain (equities, derivatives, or fixed income) is highly preferred, as this role supports mission-critical, low-latency trading applications. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and support low-latency network solutions for trading environments.Perform packet capture analysis, troubleshooting, and latency analysis using Wireshark and related tools.Support and maintain TCP/IP protocol suite, multicast networking, and SNMP monitoring.Leverage Linux CLI and network stack expertise to support system integrations and resolve issues.Collaborate with trading application teams, infrastructure engineers, and operations staff to ensure high availability and performance.Analyze latency-sensitive traffic and optimize network paths to meet business requirements.Conduct root cause analysis for network-related incidents and propose long-term fixes.Provide documentation, monitoring, and performance tuning for critical trading infrastructure. Required Skills & QualificationsStrong expertise in TCP/IP protocol suite, multicast networking, SNMP, and Wireshark.Proficiency in Linux command line interface and deep understanding of the Linux network stack.Demonstrated experience in packet capture analysis, troubleshooting, and latency analysis.Solid knowledge of financial services networking, with direct experience in the trading domain preferred.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work in high-pressure, low-latency environments.Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting electronic trading platforms or low-latency networks.Familiarity with market data distribution, FIX protocol, or colocation services.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) a plus.