Data Center Engineer

Autonomai Recruitment · India

Job Title - Data Center Engineer – Low Latency Trading Infrastructure (Mumbai)

Location - Mumbai, India (On-site)

About the Role

A leading low-latency trading firm is expanding its Mumbai data center operations team. They’re looking for a hands-on Data Center Engineer who understands the physical and network layers of ultra-low-latency infrastructure and can keep mission-critical trading systems running at peak performance.

This is not a standard DC ops role – you’ll be working in a performance-driven environment where milliseconds matter and operational excellence directly impacts trading outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, rack, cable, and configure servers, network devices, and storage in a low-latency data center environment
• Plan and optimise rack layouts, power distribution, cabling pathways, and patching schedules to support latency-sensitive workloads
• Perform hardware diagnostics, break/fix, and RMA coordination with vendors to minimise downtime
• Support deployment and maintenance of low-latency networking gear (switches, NICs, optics, transceivers, fiber infrastructure)
• Work closely with network, systems, and trading infrastructure engineers on deployments, upgrades, and capacity planning
• Maintain accurate documentation: rack elevations, asset inventory, cabling maps, change logs, and operational procedures
• Monitor environmental conditions, power usage, and cooling; proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Coordinate with colocation providers, smart-hands, and third-party vendors for onsite works and projects
• Follow strict change management, security, and compliance processes in a regulated trading environment

Must-Have Experience

• 4+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience, ideally in a trading, fintech, or HPC environment
• Strong practical knowledge of server hardware, network devices, and storage systems in production DCs
• Experience with fiber optics, copper cabling, transceivers, and basic optical testing
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and basic CLI troubleshooting
• Understanding of low-latency requirements and how physical design impacts performance (cable routing, port selection, NIC placement, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and respond quickly to incidents
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to documentation and process
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends for changes or incidents

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to kernel-bypass networking (Onload, DPDK) or PTP/time-sync infrastructure
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent networking certification
• Basic scripting skills (Bash/Python) for automation and reporting
• Experience in colocation project rollouts or DC expansions

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, low-latency trading infrastructure
• Exposure to global teams and complex, high-scale environments
• Strong career progression into senior DC, network, or trading infrastructure roles