Trading Infra Data Center Engineer - Hands-on, Global Travel

Eqvilent; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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 globally distributed trading infrastructure. The role blends lab validation with hardware lifecycle operations, including maintenance planning and coordinating onsite work with providers and contractors.

Travel will be required for deployments or complex troubleshooting. You will document results, establish configurations, and help with spares/RMA decisions while

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware testing and validation experience.
• Experience with burn-in testing and firmware baselines.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance across sites.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Test and compare server and networking hardware configurations.
• Own hardware acceptance: burn-in checks, firmware/BIOS baselines, known-good configs.
• Plan and coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades across sites.
• Coordinate with onsite providers/contractors to install and maintain; review evidence and ensure quality.
• Produce clear documentation: test results, approved SKUs, configuration standards, and maintenance runbooks.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support spares/RMA decisions.
• Maintain inventory documentation

Skills

Server hardware basics

Networking fundamentals

Basic Linux

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or similar

Tools

Lab testing equipment

RMA processes

Procurement coordination

Job description

Eqvilent is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to test, standardize, maintain, and improve server and network hardware for our globally distributed trading infrastructure. The role blends lab validation with hardware lifecycle operations, including maintenance planning and coordinating onsite work with providers and contractors.

Travel will be required for deployments or complex troubleshooting. You will document results, establish configurations, and help with spares/RMA decisions while