The Appian Solution Engineering team provides technical expertise to our customers around the globe, touching every layer of the Appian platform.  From data analysis to creative problem solving, our Solution Engineers tackle the most challenging technical problems encountered by Appian customers and partners. 

Looking for a position that allows you to engage all of your many technical talents? Do you particularly excel at not only solving complex technical problems, but also at communicating the solution clearly and effectively? As an Associate Solution Engineer, you’re a technical “Jack/Jill of All Trades”; you love figuring out “how things work”, and you’ll be a resident expert on the inner workings of the Appian platform.

To be successful in this role, you need
- To provide exceptional customer interaction (verbal/written) to our biggest customers
- Excellent problem solving and a talent for identifying creative solutions
- A desire to work closely with our customers to help lead continual improvement in the availability, performance, functionality and security of our platform
- Interest in data analytics
- Flexibility to provide after business hours support (rotation every 10-15 weeks)

Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include
- We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Our community is strong and growing! Our Affinity groups are a great place to start connecting with peers from all across the globe
- Appian offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as: our in-house Appian MBA program for new managers, Appian University which is a full library of over 3,000 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy courses, Presentation Skills training, and tuition reimbursement for those seeking to further their education

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline, Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar degree program
• History of academic success (Distinction average required, i.e. WAM 75+)
• Provide after business hours support for proper handoff with our other regions as needed
• Flexibility to provide after hours weekend support for up to 14 weeks per year - Up to 1 quarter per year working this adjusted schedule may be required (Sunday->Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday)
• Bilingual in Japanese and English

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Programming / scripting (e.g. Java, Perl, Ruby, C#, PHP)
• RDBMS platforms (e.g. MySql, Oracle, SQL Server)
• Systems administration (e.g. Linux, Windows)

This role is based at Level 42/25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

ABOUT CUBIST

Cubist Systematic Strategies, an affiliate of Point72, deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Researchers are responsible for independently conducting quantitative finance research with a focus on statistical and predictive models. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, testing, prototyping, backtesting, and performance monitoring.

Some successful researchers have joined us from similar backgrounds at other firms. Others have joined from related fields or directly from academia and have thrived with hands on guidance from our large team of experienced portfolio managers and researchers. Our most exceptional team members combine strong technical skills and a passion for problem solving with an intense curiosity about financial markets and human behavior.

DESIRABLE CANDIDATES

• MS or PhD candidates in finance, computer science, mathematics, physics, or other quantitative discipline
• 3-7 years of experience in alpha driven quantitative research for equities, futures, fixed income, credit, and/or FX
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets
• Programming in any of the following: C++, Java, C#, MATLAB, R, Python, or Perl
• Detail-oriented
• Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team

We’re looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you’d like your resume to stand out, tell us about your exceptional personal achievements, even if they have nothing to do with finance. Of course we love to hear more about specific engineering or data projects that you’ve worked outside of school, or as part of your curriculum. If you’re proud of the work you did we want to hear about it. In addition to exceptional statisticians and engineers, we work with talented musicians, writers, mathematicians, and founders of non-profits; we’d love to learn more about what excites you.

• Linux System Administration: Install, configure, patch, and maintain RHEL/Fedora servers.
• Performance & Low‑Latency Tuning: Conduct network, system, and kernel tuning for ultra‑low‑latency workloads; develop benchmarks and monitoring dashboards.
• Scripting & Automation: Write robust Bash, Python, and Perl scripts for routine tasks, diagnostics, and custom tooling.
• Configuration Management: Build and maintain Ansible playbooks or Salt states (Salt preferred); enforce idempotent configurations across hundreds of nodes.
• Virtualisation & Cloud: Deploy and manage Proxmox clusters; create/maintain VMs and containers; integrate with AWS services where applicable.
• Network Engineering: Implement and troubleshoot advanced networking (VLANs, bonding, NIC teaming, SR‑IOV, TCP/UDP tuning, QoS). Cisco networking and Fortinet experience is a plus.
• Storage Engineering: Manage and troubleshoot SAN and NAS storage solutions and block‑level storage using iSCSI. Perform LUN masking, multipathing, and performance tuning for Linux hosts. HPE SAN experience a plus.
• Incident Response: Provide timely response to production incidents; some after‑hours/weekend work is required.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Produce clear runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation; mentor junior engineers.
• Security & Compliance: Apply hardening guidelines, manage SELinux where required, and support audit requirements.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of professional Linux engineering experience (RHEL/Fedora).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a proactive attitude toward automation and improvement.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls).
• System, kernel, and network performance tuning (including low‑latency).
• Hands‑on experience with Proxmox (preferred) or comparable platforms (KVM, VMware).
• Advanced Bash, Python, and Perl scripting.
• Proven experience with Ansible or Salt (Salt preferred).
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXC/LXD).
• Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, LibreNMS).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, NIST).
• Experience with Windows networking.
• Working knowledge of AWS services (EC2, VPC, S3) is nice to have.
• Prior work in high‑frequency trading and financial services is nice to have
• Fluency in English. Mandarin and Cantonese fluency are nice to have

What We Offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• A flat management structure where everyone’s voice is valued
• Work-life balance within a multicultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• Attractive benefits package with a discretionary bonus

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

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Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

Note: The use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized. We employ multiple methods to verify the authenticity of candidate responses. If it is determined that AI assistance was used at any stage of the hiring process without prior approval, we reserve the right to disqualify your application or rescind any job offer.