Data Center Engineer

Eqvilent; España; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eqvilent is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to test, standardize, maintain, and improve server and network hardware for our global trading infrastructure. The role blends lab validation with hardware lifecycle operations and involves travel for deployments or complex troubleshooting.

You will test configurations, own hardware acceptance, plan maintenance, coordinate with providers, and document results to drive quality and consistency across sites.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of CPU/RAM/Storage, NICs and BIOS/firmware basics.
• Basic Linux skills for testing/benchmarking.
• High attention to detail and structured troubleshooting.
• Willingness to solve problems in non-standard ways.
• Ability to document results and make data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Test and compare server and networking hardware configurations for performance and stability.
• Own hardware acceptance: burn-in checks and known-good configs.
• Plan and coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades across sites.
• Coordinate with onsite providers/contractors to execute installations and review evidence.
• Document test results, approved SKUs, configuration standards and maintenance runbooks.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support spares/RMA decisions.
• Maintain inventory documentation.

Skills

Server hardware basics

Linux basics

Documentation

Problem solving

Coordination with third parties

Attention to detail

Job description

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
• 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