Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Ownership and Architecture- Own the complete lifecycle of trading infrastructure including design, deployment, optimization, and operations- Architect scalable, resilient, and deterministic infrastructure for latency-sensitive trading workloads- Ensure high availability, performance consistency, and fault tolerance across environmentsNetwork Engineering- Design and manage ultra-low latency network architectures using L2 and L3 protocols- Deep expertise in multicast, PTP, GPS clocking, time synchronization, and timestamping- Manage exchange connectivity, market data feeds, cross-connects, and order entry paths- Optimize switches, NICs, and network paths for microsecond and nanosecond-level performanceData Centre and Colocation Management- Own exchange colocation strategy across multiple markets and venues- Manage rack design, cabling standards, power planning, cooling, and space utilization- Coordinate installations, audits, and upgrades with exchanges and colocation providers- Oversee dark fiber, metro links, and third-party connectivity providersLinux and Systems Engineering- Build and maintain high-performance Linux environments for trading and market data systems- Perform kernel tuning, CPU isolation, NUMA optimization, IRQ tuning, and real-time performance enhancements- Ensure OS level stability, security, and performance best practicesHardware and Connectivity- Own selection and validation of servers, NICs, switches, and low-latency hardware components- Manage firmware, BIOS,



and driver configurations for optimal performance- Oversee hardware procurement, deployment, lifecycle management, and decommissioning- Ensure optimal physical connectivity and cabling standards within data centresOperations and Reliability- Define monitoring, alerting, and incident response frameworks- Lead root cause analysis for outages, latency spikes, or performance degradation- Establish robust change management and operational best practices- Ensure infrastructure meets security and compliance requirementsLeadership and Collaboration- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of network, infrastructure, and systems engineers- Partner closely with trading, quant, and development teams to meet performance objectives- Drive long term infrastructure strategy aligned with trading and business growth- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate with hardware, exchange, and service providersRequired Skills and Experience- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure roles within HFT, prop trading, or latency-critical environments- Deep hands-on expertise in low-latency networking and Linux performance tuning- Strong experience with exchange colocation setups and market connectivity- Proven leadership experience managing mission-critical infrastructure teams- Exceptional troubleshooting and decision-making skills under pressurePreferred Qualifications- Prior experience in a leading HFT or proprietary trading firm- Exposure to FPGA-based trading or market data systems- Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure as code- Robust understanding of trading infrastructure security and compliance

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