[Remote] Junior Systems Engineer at Databento

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong Linux knowledge
  • Experience with systems configuration and provisioning (PXE, Puppet, and Ansible preferred; Terraform)
  • Understanding of storage concepts (RAID, LVM, popular filesystems, distributed storage)
  • Basic networking (OSI model, IP protocols, switching/routing)
  • Ability to code in Python and write shell scripts
  • DevOps/GitOps mindset
  • Prior internship experience or 2+ years in full-time systems engineering or infrastructure roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Authorized to work in the U.S

Responsibilities

  • Systems and network configuration
  • Bare-metal and containerized application deployment
  • Maintaining large storage clusters
  • Instrumenting performance measurement and alerts
  • Improving systems automation and tooling
  • On-call support
  • Coordinating bulk data delivery to customers and vendor partners
  • Occasional physical infrastructure deliveries and systems provisioning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinuxSystems ConfigurationProvisioningPXEPuppetAnsibleTerraformStorage ConceptsRAIDLVMFilesystemsDistributed StorageNetworkingOSI ModelIP ProtocolsPythonShell ScriptingDevOpsGitOpsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Databento

Self-service platform for market data access

About Databento

Databento provides a self-service platform that allows users to access market data quickly and easily. Users can obtain live exchange feeds and large amounts of historical data, only paying for what they actually use. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of clients, from large financial institutions to small startups. Unlike many competitors, Databento operates on a pay-as-you-go model, which helps users manage costs effectively. The company's goal is to streamline the process of accessing market data, making it more efficient and affordable for all types of users.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$64.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Remote Work Options

Risks

Upcoming pricing changes in 2025 may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Increased competition from established providers like Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
Free public time services could increase operational costs without direct revenue benefits.

Differentiation

Databento offers a unique self-service model for financial market data access.
The company provides zero license fee US equities bundles, a first in the industry.
Databento's colocation in trading venues ensures low-latency, high-fidelity data capture.

Upsides

Databento's pay-as-you-go model aligns with the trend towards transparent pricing.
The launch of zero license fee bundles could increase Databento's market share.
Growing demand for low-latency data services benefits Databento's offerings.

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