Linux Systems Administrator for Data Science Teams

About Pagaya

Pagaya is a global technology company making life-changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide, as it reshapes the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning, a vast data network and a sophisticated AI-driven approach, Pagaya provides comprehensive consumer credit and residential real estate solutions for its partners, their customers, and investors. Its proprietary API and capital solutions integrate into its network of partners to deliver seamless user experiences and greater access to the mainstream economy. Pagaya has offices in New York and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit pagaya.com.

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to manage and maintain our high-performance, multi-user Linux server environment, our CI/CD scripts and support users with Linux issues. This role is hands-on and critical to the daily operations of our machine learning engineering group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux system administration and proficiency in Python, capable of handling and updating custom tooling and providing top-tier support to our users.

Responsibilities

• Server Management: Oversee daily operations of a large-scale AWS hosted Linux server, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• User Support: Assist users with technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions to enhance their productivity. This includes issues with their Linux environment, issues in accessing it from their laptops, and other backend software issues.
• Custom Tooling: Manage, develop and maintain custom Python-based tooling for server management, automation, user dashboards, and self-hosted services (such as Jupyter & Code-server).
• System Maintenance: Perform regular updates, backups, and security checks to maintain system integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of provable hands-on Linux system administration experience.
• Proficiency in managing multi-user Linux environments including clients and servers.
• Strong scripting skills in Python for automation and tooling.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to assist users of varying technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Advantages

• Experience in a machine learning or data science environment.
• Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or Linux+.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe great solutions are built through a great community.

• Advance Inclusion- We create a world where everyone can win, designing systems that better represent people and generate sustainable value for our employees, partners and investors.
• Be Accountable Together- We proudly own our actions and our results, taking initiative to ensure our work gets over the finish line as a team.
• Continuously Learn- We challenge ourselves for the sake of getting better as individuals, as teams, and as an organization to deliver for our partners.
• Debate and Commit- We respectfully and openly debate to strengthen our ideas and build shared conviction - once we decide, we go all in, together.
• Dream Big and Act- We boldly tackle complex problems, pressure-test solutions in real-time, and adapt with speed and energy.

More than just a job

We believe health, happiness, and productivity go hand-in-hand. That's why we're continually looking to enhance the ways we support you with benefits programs and perks that allow every Pagayan to do the best work of their life. 

Pagaya is an equal opportunity employer. Pagaya is encouraging diversity and actively seeking applicants from all backgrounds, as are committed to creating a diverse workforce together with an inclusive environment for all. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, skills, and business needs.