Head of Infrastructure
Company: Atto Trading Technologies
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About Us: Atto Trading, a
dynamic quantitative trading firm founded in 2010 and leading in
global high-frequency strategies. We are expanding an
international, diverse team with experts in trading, statistics,
engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach, combined
with rapid market feedback, allows us to quickly turn ideas into
profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to
solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small
firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards
of integrity, ingenuity, and effort. Role Highlights: We’re hiring
a hands-on Head of Infrastructure to guide a small, high-performing
engineering team, set direction and deliver initiatives across a
hybrid environment, and work closely with stakeholders. The remit
combines technical delivery with team development—balancing
strategic leadership and deep technical involvement. We’re looking
for someone energized by a fast-moving environment and committed to
building scalable, secure, and highly automated platforms. Key
responsibilities include: Lead and mentor the infrastructure team
(7 engineers) during a major business scale-up. Own core
infrastructure domains: CI/CD, networking, hardware & performance
tuning, data platforms & pipelines, scaled compute, security &
access. Raise engineering standards by applying proven industry
experience and sound practices. Drive modernization and upgrades
across key stack components with full management buy-in. As a small
firm striving for growth while maintaining high P&L per person,
this role is 60–80% hands-on (as opposed to pure management).
Requirements 5 years in a relevant role at a top HFT firm (not
banks or funds) within the last 7 years. Demonstrated management
and leadership skills while still being >50% hands-on.
Background in a startup-phase HFT firm or trading team experience
is highly desirable. Tech Skills: End-to-end understanding of
modern HFT platforms, including production and research
environments. Knowledge of operating systems; kernel-level
understanding of device/system mechanisms for Linux. Linux/bash,
Python. About you: Strong practical decision-making abilities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Deep passion for
trading. Passion for continuous learning. Strong sense of
responsibility and ownership mindset. Benefits Competitive
compensation package Performance-based bonus opportunities 401k
plan Mental health support, including access to therapy Paid time
off (25 days) Relocation support (where applicable) International
team meet-ups Learning and development support, including courses
and certifications Access to professional tools, software, and
resources Fully equipped workstations with high-quality hardware
Modern office with paid lunches
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