Data Center Engineer

Job description

This role does require travel to colocation facilities in the area. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Center Engineer to join our Mumbai team. This role requires hands-on work with our physical servers, network infrastructure, and IT components across various colocation facilities. You'll be responsible for the physical setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server and network hardware, as well as ensuring smooth operations and efficient documentation practices. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge datacenter environment that enables IMC to continue to be at the forefront of the evolving global financial markets.

Your Core Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the lifecycle of physical servers, network devices, and other IT infrastructure components
• Perform installation, configuration, and upkeep of server and network components in our datacenters
• Plan and implement efficient rack layouts, cabling schemes, and patching schedules to optimize data center operations
• Diagnose hardware issues, coordinate with vendors for repairs or replacements (RMA process), and ensure timely resolution
• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments, maintain accurate hardware inventory, and manage stock levels of IT components
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of physical infrastructure, cabling layouts, rack configurations, and associated processes
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hardware vendors, colocation partners, and remote hands teams to ensure efficient operations
• Maintain office IT infrastructure, including hardware and network systems. The position requires a willingness to work outside regular business hours.

Your Skills and Experience: 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data center engineering
• Strong understanding and basic troubleshooting of server hardware, network devices, and datastorage systems
• Knowledge of network cabling, fiber optics, and optical transceivers
• Experience with fiber and optic testing 
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and networking protocols
• CCNA certification is a plus
• Proven experience in racking, cabling, and working with data center facilities management tools (power, cooling, etc.)
• Familiarity with basic scripting in Bash and Python within a Linux environment is a plus
• Strong ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing requirements
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, often with minimal supervision
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
• A valid driver's license is required for travel between facilities

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.