Join Whistler Trading as a Kernel Optimization Engineer and optimize low-latency network systems in Surrey, BC. Drive significant performance improvements through rigorous analysis and kernel-level interventions. In this Individual Contributor role, you'll focus on reducing latency within our trading infrastructure.
Your solid programming skills will allow you to implement optimizations using eBPF and DPDK while collaborating with a high-density talent team. The role emphasizes a hands-on approach to networking and performance profiling. Key Responsibilities:
Profile and improve market data capture pipelines
Apply kernel bypass techniques for high-performance outcomes
Optimize AWS cloud services for minimal latency
Work across languages with both C and Rust
Validate optimizations using statistical measurement tools Requirements:
Robust C expertise and Linux kernel interaction
Basic understanding of Rust programming
Demonstrated experience in network performance optimization
Familiarity with kernel tools like epoll and io_uring
Knowledge in configuring AWS for cloud performance Harness your skills in performance engineering with Whistler Trading’s creative team.