Network Data Center Engineer

Autonomai Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomai Recruitment is seeking a hands-on engineer to support data center infrastructure in New York City. You will work on building and maintaining data center systems, ensuring high performance and reliability, while collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data center environments, a solid understanding of networking, and proficiency in Linux scripting. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced HFT firm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity.
• Linux comfort and scripting experience in Bash or Python is a plus.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware such as Cisco, Arista, Dell, or Ciena is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Building, scaling, and maintaining data center and colocation infrastructure.
• Supporting network design, deployment, and day-to-day operations across the data center estate.
• Working on Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, routing, switching, and general infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Coordinating with network, server, and vendor teams.

Skills

Data center experience

Networking fundamentals

Linux scripting

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Dell

Ciena

Job description

We’re working with a high-performance HFT firm building out and scaling its data center infrastructure in New York City. This is a hands‑on role at the intersection of network engineering, data center operations, and low‑latency infrastructure, supporting systems where performance, reliability, and precision really matter. HFT environments like this often want engineers who can handle both data center buildout and operational troubleshooting across network and server infrastructure.

If you enjoy working close to the hardware, solving difficult infrastructure problems, and taking ownership in a fast‑moving environment, this could be a strong fit.

What you’ll be doing

• Building, scaling, and maintaining data center and colocation infrastructure.
• Supporting network design, deployment, and day‑to‑day operations across the data center estate.
• Working on Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, routing, switching, and general infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Coordinating with network, server, facilities, trading, and vendor teams to keep environments running smoothly.

What they’re looking for

• Experience working in data center environments.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity.
• Linux comfort and scripting experience in Bash or Python is a plus.
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware such as Cisco, Arista, Dell, Ciena, or similar platforms is valuable.
• A self‑starter mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well across multiple teams.

Why this role

This is a chance to join a trading environment where data center infrastructure is mission‑critical and engineers are trusted with real ownership. The work is technical, fast‑paced, and high impact, with the opportunity to help shape the foundation of a growing platform. Comparable HFT and trading infrastructure roles in New York commonly emphasize data center buildout, automation, low‑latency networking, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Apply now for an confidential chat to discuss further.