The Role We are establishing a Datacenter Operations function in New York and are seeking an experienced datacenter engineer ideally with a background in networking and/or systems administration, and proven low-latency trading infrastructure experience, to help run the physical layer of XTX's datacenter infrastructure.
The role combines hands-on physical datacenter work including server racking, cabling, power management, component integration, supporting network deployment, Americas colocation project management in close collaboration with the Trading Development and Procurement teams.
The position is based in our New York office but will require occasional travel to datacenters predominantly based in Americas.
Responsibilities - You will lead and execute deployment of physical infrastructure in Americas datacenters primarily, and support datacenter operations activities globally.
- You will supervise and execute large projects (e.g., colocation setup and expansions, moving large amounts of equipment between sites) and maintain our datacenters (e.g., replacing failed components).
- You will be responsible for installing and maintaining a well-ordered datacenter infrastructure (e.g., designing, installing, and maintaining labelled, structured cabling, or power, space and cooling capacity monitoring and expansion).
- You will perform server integration work (e.g., fitting PCIe cards, NICs, etc into servers), hardware refreshes and failed component replacements.
- You will coordinate with third parties regarding infrastructure support.
- Produce and maintain operational runbooks, install guides, test plans and post-change verification; review and approve changes.
- Assist with inventory and logistics tasks as needed to support deployments (secondary responsibility, not a primary focus).
Essential Attributes - 5+ years working in datacenters or infrastructure operations.
- Hands-on experience with switches/routers and low-latency network design (experience with Cisco, Mellanox, and Arista preferred).
- Proven experience building/operating low-latency trading infrastructure and Americas colocation projects
- Network routing knowledge: BGP, OSPF and multicast routing (implementation and troubleshooting).
- Comfortable working inside servers: component installs, PCIe cards, firmware updates, and hardware diagnostics (experience with Dell servers a plus).
- Hands-on experience with fibre optics, transceivers (SFP/SFP+/QSFP/DWDM) and optical networking fundamentals.
- Strong change management, documentation and verification discipline.
- Excellent communication skills for vendor coordination, exchange/Broker integration and remote-hands instruction.
- Due to the nature of our trading activities, some work will necessarily need to take place at weekends. As such, flexibility to work weekends (with time off in lieu provided) or a willingness to work an alternative schedule, such as Tuesday through Saturday, would be required.
CompensationThe base salary range for this role is between $150,000 to $225,000 depending on relevant job-related skills and experience. You will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual performance bonus scheme and will enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits. All bonuses, benefits, and any sign-on payments are in addition to the base salary range stated.
