Gravity Team is on the lookout for an exceptional HFT Network Engineer to join our elite team. In this pivotal remote role, you will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and rigorously maintaining our ultra-low-latency network infrastructure across numerous global trading venues. Your primary focus will be on achieving unparalleled performance and reliability, ensuring our high-frequency trading operations run with optimal speed and precision. If you thrive on the challenge of pushing network boundaries and have a keen eye for optimizing every millisecond, this opportunity is for you.
November 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
Full-Time / Remote Worldwide
📄 Job Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and meticulously maintain ultra-low-latency network infrastructure connecting several dozen critical trading venues worldwide.
- Conduct in-depth measurement and analysis of end-to-end latency, packet loss, and jitter, proactively identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks.
- Engineer and implement optimized routing paths, sophisticated BGP configurations, and advanced peering strategies for global trading connectivity.
- Liaise with data center and telecom providers to establish robust cross-connects, leased lines, and dark fiber routes.
- Fine-tune Linux networking stacks and NIC configurations to achieve microsecond-level performance.
- Develop and automate comprehensive network monitoring, telemetry, and alerting systems.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps, trading, and infrastructure teams to seamlessly integrate networking solutions into high-performance trading algorithms.
- Uphold stringent network security and resilience protocols while continuously optimizing for minimal overhead.
📌 Requirements & Skills
Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years of dedicated experience in a similar Network Engineer, Infrastructure, or SRE role, with a strong emphasis on network performance and reliability.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and operating low-latency, high-throughput networks.
- Profound theoretical and practical knowledge of TCP/IP, advanced routing protocols (especially BGP), and a wide array of network diagnostic tools.
- Hands-on proficiency with Linux network tuning, kernel parameters, and packet capture/analysis tools (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark, Corvil).
- Practical experience with data center networking, colocation connectivity, and cross-connect provisioning.
- Proven track record of successfully reducing latency or jitter across complex distributed systems.
- Strong ability to automate network configuration and monitoring tasks using Python, Ansible, or equivalent scripting languages.
- A security-first mindset, capable of balancing ultra-low latency requirements with robust protection measures (e.g., DDoS mitigation, ACLs).
Desirable Skills:
- Ability to bring unique insights or optimizations that significantly enhance network speed, efficiency, or reliability.
- Networking design experience specifically for crypto or traditional finance (Trad-Fi) High-Frequency Trading (HFT) systems.
- Advanced experience with BGP peering and optimization, route-maps, and latency-based routing policies.
- Exposure to critical exchange connectivity protocols (FIX, WebSocket, proprietary APIs).
- Familiarity with FPGA acceleration, kernel bypass frameworks (DPDK, VMA), or hardware timestamping.
- Understanding of crypto exchange infrastructure, colocation ecosystems, and market data networks.
- Willingness to provide support for mission-critical trading infrastructure outside standard working hours.
📝 How to Apply
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this a remote position?
A1: Yes, this is a fully remote position and candidates from worldwide locations are encouraged to apply.
Q2: What is the salary range for this HFT Network Engineer role?
A2: The annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $150,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
Q3: What is the application deadline?
A3: The closing date for applications is December 12, 2025. We encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Q4: What kind of professional development opportunities does Gravity Team offer?
A4: Gravity Team offers a learning & development budget of 3000 EUR per year to support your professional growth, along with opportunities to participate in world crypto events.
Q5: What are the key technical skills required for this role?
A5: Key technical skills include extensive knowledge of Linux networking, TCP/IP, BGP routing, network tuning, automation (Python/Ansible), and proven experience with low-latency, high-throughput networks.
