Deployment Engineer

Hudson River Trading; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson River Trading is seeking a Deployment Engineer in Singapore to join our global Systems and Network teams. You will own hands-on data center work, maintaining resilient trading infrastructure and coordinating with remote hands to keep systems running 24/7.

The role emphasizes execution in a high-stakes production environment, requiring a dependable technologist who thrives on hands-on work and rapid problem solving in a premier global trading firm.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, data center infrastructure experience.
• Basic Linux/UNIX command-line skills.
• Fundamental networking concepts and troubleshooting.
• Scripting ability for automation (Bash or Python) is a plus.
• Experience with servers, NICs, cabling, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Ability to coordinate with remote hands and carriers across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for remote hands and DC technicians for hardware installs and repairs
• Perform routine server and network hardware maintenance
• Ensure network circuits are operational and troubleshoot link issues with carriers
• Install operating systems and perform basic server configurations
• Track physical assets across global data center locations
• Script basic automation for checks and reporting
• Coordinate with Trading Operations for scheduled maintenance
• Troubleshoot live production connectivity and hardware failures

Skills

Hands-on infrastructure

Linux/UNIX basics

Networking basics

Shell scripting (Bash/Python)

Data center hardware

Remote hands coordination

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Deployment Engineer to join our global Systems and Network teams. In this role, you will help streamline our day-to-day data centre related work to ensure that HRT's world-class trading environment remains resilient and high-performing. Based in Singapore, you will be on the front line for our global network infrastructure, taking ownership of maintaining the infrastructure that keeps HRT's trading systems running 24/7.

This is an execution-focussed role that requires a get-it-done attitude and a high level of dependability. You will be responsible for hands‑on infrastructure management, including hardware troubleshooting, data center deployment work and coordinating with remote hands. You will work closely with senior engineers to orchestrate deployments and resolve issues, providing an essential service allowing our engineering teams to scale.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined and proactive technologist who thrives in a high‑stakes production environment. If you are a hard worker who enjoys the hands‑on side of technology and is looking to make an impact within a premier global trading firm, we’d love to speak with you.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for remote hands and data center technicians to coordinate hardware installations and repairs
• Perform routine server and network hardware maintenance (e.g. troubleshooting, cabling work, component replacements, etc.)
• Ensure network circuits are operational, including implementing cross connects and troubleshooting with carriers on link issues
• Execute operating system installations and basic server configurations following detailed documentation
• Manage physical asset tracking and inventory across global data center locations
• Script basic solutions to automate routine checkups and operational reporting
• Work closely with the Trading Operations team to coordinate and execute scheduled maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware failures in a live production environment

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in a hands‑on technical role preferred
• Basic network administration skillset, including the ability to log in to switches, routers, and firewalls to run basic commands
• Fundamental understanding of Linux/UNIX command line tools and basic system administration
• Practical experience with hardware troubleshooting (Servers, NICs, SFPs, and different types of cabling)
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts and circuit troubleshooting
• Experience with shell scripting (Bash) or Python for basic task automation is a plus
• Ability to follow complex technical instructions with extreme attention to detail
• Comfort working outside of standard business hours (evenings/weekends) to support a global, 24-hour trading cycle
• Strong communication skills in order to provide clear updates to stakeholders across time zones
• A disciplined approach to production environments
• Background in trading infrastructure teams or tech companies with significant data center footprint, is a plus

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We're a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we'd love to get to know you.

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