Quantitative trading firm, data center infrastructure
Overview
A quantitative trading firm is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to support data center planning and operations, with a strong focus on network infrastructure and co-location trading environments. English is the working language for this role.
Responsibilities
● Plan, design, and operate data center facilities supporting low-latency trading infrastructure
● Manage co-location deployments, including rack space, cross-connects, and carrier services
● Design and maintain trading network architecture across multiple data centers and exchanges
● Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and facility providers on capacity, provisioning, and escalations
● Monitor network and facility performance, and drive incident response and root-cause analysis
● Establish and improve operational processes, documentation, and capacity planning practices
● Support hardware lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, and decommissioning
Requirements
● Bachelor's degree or above from a well-regarded university in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
● Solid experience in data center planning and operations
● Hands-on experience with co-location environments and trading network infrastructure
● Strong understanding of networking technologies (switching, routing, low-latency topologies)
● Experience managing vendors, carriers, and cross-connect provisioning
● Professional working proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience in low-latency or high-frequency trading environments
● Familiarity with exchange connectivity and market data infrastructure
● Certifications such as CCIE/CCNP or equivalent data center credentials