Network Engineer III
Company: Tower Research Capital
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: 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. Our Core
Engineering department is seeking a Network Engineer to join our
Infrastructure Operations team in New York. Responsibilities
Collaborating with the global team to monitor, troubleshoot, and
optimize high-frequency trading network Providing technical
expertise for production data centers, corporate offices, and
research lab environments Designing and supporting cloud-native
networking solutions and hybrid-cloud integrations Managing market
connectivity tests, circuit migrations, and data center
implementations Conducting configuration reviews and audits to
ensure the stability and security of the trading environment
Performing moves, adds, and changes (MACs) for both physical and
logical network components Qualifications 3-4 years of experience
in Networking and Cloud technologies Deep, hands-on knowledge of
Arista EOS and Cisco NX-OS/IOS Familiarity with Cumulus Linux or
other open-networking platforms Knowledge of configuration and
troubleshooting of BGP and OSPF. Experience with MSDP and PIM for
managing complex multicast topologies Knowledge and exposure to
multicast environments, specifically optimized for the delivery of
market data where latency is critical Technical proficiency in
network overlay technologies (VXLAN or EVPN) Knowledge of
virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Proxmox) and their
integration with physical network resources, underpinned by a
strong grasp of client-server architecture. Experience in VPN
configuration, tunnel troubleshooting, and maintaining secure
encrypted pathways Knowledge of modern data center installation
standards Experience with SNMP-based tools (Nagios, Graphite, MRTG)
CCNP certification (or equivalent) is preferred Knowledge of
infrastructure automation tools using Python Experience with
Netmiko, Napalm, or Nornir network technologies Experience with
Ansible, Salt, and templating tools similar to CUE or Jinja
Knowledge of DCIM/IPAM tools similar to Netbox or Nautobot
Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, and/or Alicloud Knowledge of VPCs,
Transit Gateways, Internet Gateways (IGWs), and Cloud Native
Security Open to participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7
Ability to liaise with third-party vendors for telecommunication
circuits Anticipated annual base salary range $180,000 - $220,000,
plus eligible for discretionary bonus Benefits 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. LI-DNI
Keywords: Tower Research Capital, Hackensack , Network Engineer III, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
