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 workplace 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

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