hirq
← All jobs

Eqvilent

Data Center Engineer (Trading Infrastructure)

Remote · Remote · Infrastructure

Apply well, not just fast

Create a free account and upload your resume to get a match score, keyword gaps, a tailored resume, a cover letter and interview prep for this job.

About the role

Embedded SystemsLinux
We’re looking for a hands-on Data Center Engineer to help us test, standardize, maintain, and improve server and network hardware for our globally distributed trading infrastructure. The role combines lab validation with hardware lifecycle operations: maintenance planning, coordinating onsite work with providers/contractors, ensuring quality execution and maintaining inventory. Travel will be required for deployments or complex troubleshooting. What You’ll be doing - Test and compare server and networking hardware configurations (performance, stability, compatibility) - Own hardware acceptance: burn-in checks, firmware/BIOS baselines, and “known-good” configs - Plan and coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades across sites (schedules, checklists, validation steps) - Work together with onsite providers/contractors to execute installations and maintenance; review evidence and ensure quality - Produce clear documentation: test results, approved SKUs, configuration standards, and maintenance runbooks - Help troubleshoot hardware issues and support spares/RMA decisions - Maintain inventory documentation What we look for in you: - Solid understanding of server hardware basics (CPU/RAM/storage, NICs, firmware/BIOS, FPGA) and networking fundamentals - Basic Linux skills for testing/benchmarking - Accuracy and high level of attention to details - Ability and willingness to solve problems in non standard way - Structured troubleshooting mindset - Comfortable coordinating work with external parties and driving tasks to completion. - Able to document results and make recommendations based on data - Willingness to travel internationally from time to time Nice-to-Have: - Bare-metal fleet experience or lab/burn-in testing background - Optics/cabling validation knowledge - Experience with vendor/procurement coordination (RMAs, substitutions, lead times) Why should you join our team? - Exciting challenges with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth - A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals - Cutting-edge hardware and technology - Access any of our global offices anytime - Flexible schedule - 40 paid days off - Competitive salary