Low Latency Network Engineer - Microwave / RF (Hong Kong or London)

ioTech Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Low Latency Network Engineer to design and maintain microwave and RF-based networks. Responsibilities include optimizing latency for trading infrastructure and performing detailed link analysis. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with microwave networking and a strong background in low-latency environments. This position offers opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and vendors to improve network performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with microwave networking, custom RF or line-of-sight wireless deployments.
• Proven track record in low-latency environments (HFT, telcos).
• Deep knowledge of routing/switching and Linux networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain microwave and RF-based network links.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce latency between data centers.
• Perform link budget analysis and tune RF links.

Skills

Microwave networking

RF deployments

Routing/switching

Linux networking

Packet-level analysis

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Pathloss

Job description

Low Latency Network Engineer - Microwave / RF (Hong Kong or London)

Job Description:

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and maintain microwave and RF-based point-to-point network links
• Collaborate with trading infrastructure and site teams to reduce latency between data centers
• Perform link budget analysis, antenna alignment, and RF signal optimization
• Work closely with vendors on site selection, regulatory approvals, and hardware integration
• Tune, monitor, and troubleshoot RF links to maximize uptime and latency efficiency

What We're LookingFor

• Hands-on experience with microwave networking, custom RF, or line-of-sight wireless deployments
• Proven track record in low-latency environments HFT, telcos, or latency-sensitive networking
• Deep knowledge of routing/switching, Linux networking, and packet-level analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump)
• Familiarity with tools like Pathloss or spectrum planning tools is a plus

Nice to Have

• Exposure to dark fiber, optical transport, or hybrid network design Experience working with vendors like Aviat, Ceragon, Ubiquiti, or custom RF providers
• Background in financial market infrastructure or electronic trading networks