Hudson River Trading (HRT) is looking for an experienced Data Center Engineer familiar with financial data center operations that enjoys travel, troubleshooting and gets excited about new technology to join our Systrade team. In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining the trading infrastructure, equipment, data centers, and software that enable our global trading activities.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of data center power, redundancy, and equipment, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for troubleshooting and emerging technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, ensuring the stability and efficiency of HRT's colocation infrastructure, which is crucial to maintaining our competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and document data center work and projects 
  • Travel to local and remote data centers to execute projects and BAU works
  • Plan and oversee remote hands works
  • Plan, install, and document racks, structured cabling, servers, switches, PDU’s, and other data center equipment in alignment  with regional and global standards
  • Manage and forecast inventory and logistics for equipment, cables, and parts required for BAU projects in the region
  • Collaborate work closely with colleagues, cross-functional teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure availability of data centers and infrastructure

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years of practical experience working in high availability or financial colocation
  • In depth understanding of data center infrastructure and power distribution
  • In depth knowledge of copper and fiber cabling
  • Good understanding of data center rack cooling design/systems and common practices
  • Experience  building PC/server hardware — extra points for overclocking
  • Comfortable using bash 
  • Experience setting up and troubleshooting serial console connectivity
  • Comfortable using hand tools and lifting 3 lbs equipment (wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, etc.)
  • Python and shell scripting experience a plus 

Profile

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to closely collaborate with global colleagues and external partners 
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects
  • Ability to manage time efficiently, working independently and as a team player
  • Eager to learn and apply new skills quickly

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

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