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MatchPoint Solutions

Low Latency Network Engineer

$70 - $75/hr

Job Title: Low Latency Network Engineer Location: Remote Duration: 12 months Rate: $$70-75/hr on W2 Overview: As a Low Latency Network Engineer, you will deliver solutions across the company ...

Wolverine

Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Design, engineer, and implement low-latency network solutions based on requirements from business stakeholders * Own and manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low-latency, high ...

Wolverine

Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Design, engineer, and implement low-latency network solutions based on requirements from business stakeholders * Own and manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low-latency, high ...

Wolverine Worldwide

Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Design, engineer, and implement low-latency network solutions based on requirements from business stakeholders * Own and manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low-latency, high ...

TransMarket Group

Network Engineer

Chicago, IL

Implement and maintain a high availability, low latency network infrastructure * Troubleshoot ... Mentor junior engineers from a technical perspective Requirements * Seasoned engineer, ideally with ...

G-20 Group

Low Latency MM Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Role Overview We are hiring for a Low Latency Market Making Engineer to design, build, and ... Continuously profile and optimize the tick-to-trade path, from network interface through kernel to ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for low latency network engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Low Latency Network Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance network infrastructure to minimize latency in data transmission. They work primarily in industries like financial trading, telecommunications, and high-frequency trading (HFT), where microseconds matter. Their role involves configuring network hardware, optimizing protocols, reducing congestion, and utilizing advanced technologies like FPGA, kernel bypass, and RDMA. They also collaborate with software engineers to fine-tune system performance and ensure ultra-fast data processing.

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Low Latency Network Engineers often face the challenge of continuously reducing network latency while maintaining stability and security. You will frequently analyze and troubleshoot bottlenecks, adapt to rapidly changing technologies, and ensure seamless coordination between hardware and software solutions. Collaborating closely with traders, developers, and systems engineers is common to meet ultra-low-latency requirements. Staying up-to-date with the latest networking advancements and proactively solving technical issues are essential aspects of this dynamic role.

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To excel as a Low Latency Network Engineer, you need deep expertise in network protocols, high-frequency trading environments, network performance optimization, and a relevant degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, FPGA-based accelerators, and certifications like CCNP or CCIE are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication set exceptional candidates apart. These skills enable engineers to deliver ultra-fast and reliable network solutions crucial to industries like finance, telecommunications, and large-scale data centers.

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Low Latency Network Engineer

Remote

MatchPoint Solutions
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
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$70 - $75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.
We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Title: Low Latency Network Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months
Rate: $$70-75/hr on W2
Overview:
As a Low Latency Network Engineer, you will deliver solutions across the company's datacenters and global colocation footprint. Your scope covers all aspects of collocation sites including site access, equipment procurement, logistics, capacity management (power, space, servers, network ports), performance management, service availability, connectivity, compute, and market data delivery.
You will architect, engineer, and deploy ultra low latency network infrastructure, oversee installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, optimization, and documentation of all network hardware, security hardware, software, and connectivity. You will also participate in and manage multiple projects, ensuring the network is configured and optimized for ultra-low/low latency to support intraday trading and direct market access systems, enabling exchange, broker, and managed service provider connectivity for market data delivery and order execution.
Requirements:
• 20+ years of total industry experience
• Strong knowledge of Electronic and Algo Trading Platforms, Feed Handlers, Order Routers, Smart Order Routers, FIX protocols
• Experience with exchange binary FIX protocols such as OUCH and ITCH
• Strong network engineering and project delivery experience
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols
• Experience with Unicast: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE
• Experience with Switching: STP, PC/vPC/MLAG, CDP/LLDP, QoS, HSRP/VRRP, VLAN/VxLAN, Spine and Leaf architectures
• In-depth experience with Cisco Nexus switching and routing hardware/software
• Knowledge of network monitoring, PCAP decoding tools (Corvil, SFlow), and timestamping (PTP) preferred
• Knowledge of Algorithmic/DMA/HFT trading platforms and the trade lifecycle
• Solid understanding of market venues, exchange protocols (binary, FIX, ITCH, OUCH, Pillar, etc.) across multiple asset classes
• Strong scripting and automation experience (Python preferred)
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail
• Certifications are optional; real-world experience is valued more
MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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