Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Ownership and ArchitectureOwn the complete lifecycle of trading infrastructure including design, deployment, optimization, and operationsArchitect scalable, resilient, and deterministic infrastructure for latency-sensitive trading workloadsEnsure high availability, performance consistency, and fault tolerance across environmentsNetwork EngineeringDesign and manage ultra-low latency network architectures using L2 and L3 protocolsDeep expertise in multicast, PTP, GPS clocking, time synchronization, and timestampingManage exchange connectivity, market data feeds, cross-connects, and order entry pathsOptimize switches, NICs, and network paths for microsecond and nanosecond-level performanceData Centre and Colocation ManagementOwn exchange colocation strategy across multiple markets and venuesManage rack design, cabling standards, power planning, cooling, and space utilizationCoordinate installations, audits, and upgrades with exchanges and colocation providersOversee dark fiber, metro links, and third-party connectivity providersLinux and Systems EngineeringBuild and maintain high-performance Linux environments for trading and market data systemsPerform kernel tuning, CPU isolation, NUMA optimization, IRQ tuning, and real-time performance enhancementsEnsure OS level stability, security, and performance best practicesHardware and ConnectivityOwn selection and validation of servers, NICs, switches, and low-latency hardware componentsManage firmware, BIOS, and driver configurations for optimal performanceOversee hardware procurement,



deployment, lifecycle management, and decommissioningEnsure optimal physical connectivity and cabling standards within data centresOperations and ReliabilityDefine monitoring, alerting, and incident response frameworksLead root cause analysis for outages, latency spikes, or performance degradationEstablish robust change management and operational best practicesEnsure infrastructure meets security and compliance requirementsLeadership and CollaborationLead, mentor, and scale a team of network, infrastructure, and systems engineersPartner closely with trading, quant, and development teams to meet performance objectivesDrive long term infrastructure strategy aligned with trading and business growthManage vendor relationships and negotiate with hardware, exchange, and service providersRequired Skills and Experience5+ years of experience in infrastructure roles within HFT, prop trading, or latency-critical environmentsDeep hands-on expertise in low-latency networking and Linux performance tuningStrong experience with exchange colocation setups and market connectivityProven leadership experience managing mission-critical infrastructure teamsExceptional troubleshooting and decision-making skills under pressurePreferred QualificationsPrior experience in a leading HFT or proprietary trading firmExposure to FPGA-based trading or market data systemsExperience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure as codeStrong understanding of trading infrastructure security and compliance

📌 Lead Network Engineer (Gandhinagar)
🏢 Proprietary Trading Firm
📍 Gandhinagar