Job Title - Data Center Engineer – Low Latency Trading Infrastructure (Mumbai)Location - Mumbai, India (On-site)About the RoleA 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 ResponsibilitiesInstall, rack, cable, and configure servers, network devices, and storage in a low-latency data center environmentPlan and optimise rack layouts, power distribution, cabling pathways, and patching schedules to support latency-sensitive workloadsPerform hardware diagnostics, break/fix, and RMA coordination with vendors to minimise downtimeSupport 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 planningMaintain accurate documentation: rack elevations, asset inventory, cabling maps, change logs, and operational proceduresMonitor environmental conditions, power usage, and cooling; proactively identify and mitigate risksCoordinate with colocation providers, smart-hands,



and third-party vendors for onsite works and projectsFollow strict change management, security, and compliance processes in a regulated trading environmentMust-Have Experience4+ years of hands-on data center engineering experience, ideally in a trading, fintech, or HPC environmentStrong practical knowledge of server hardware, network devices, and storage systems in production DCsExperience with fiber optics, copper cabling, transceivers, and basic optical testingFamiliarity with Linux-based systems and basic CLI troubleshootingUnderstanding 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 incidentsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to documentation and processWillingness to work flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends for changes or incidentsNice-to-HaveExposure to kernel-bypass networking (Onload, DPDK) or PTP/time-sync infrastructureCCNA/CCNP or equivalent networking certificationBasic scripting skills (Bash/Python) for automation and reportingExperience in colocation project rollouts or DC expansionsWhat’s on OfferCompetitive salary and performance-related bonusOpportunity to work on cutting-edge, low-latency trading infrastructureExposure to global teams and complex, high-scale environmentsStrong career progression into senior DC, network, or trading infrastructure roles

📌 Data Center Engineer (Maharashtra)
🏢 Autonomai Recruitment
📍 Maharashtra