Data Center Engineer

While there’s no fixed set of skills required for this role (we can teach you what you need to know), here are some of the things we’re looking for:

Ideally 5+ years of experience working in a data center environment with a strong understanding of data center best practices and cabling methodology

A self-starter mindset; someone who takes initiative, gets the job done, and is always on the lookout for ways we can do things better

A clear communicator with excellent people and project management skills

Knowledge of networking fundamentals; including how to address Layer 2 and 3 connectivity issues

Proficiency in a Linux environment (Scripting skills in Bash or Python are a plus)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Center Engineer who can help our team keep Jane Street’s data safe and accessible around the clock, which will involve a mix of hands-on work in our data and colocation centers, process thinking, and project management.

Your work will mostly involve designing, building, scaling, and performing daily upkeep in our regional data and colocation centers. You’ll also get to collaborate with really talented people from all different areas of expertise across Jane Street to optimize our data environments and prevent major problems before they happen.

You will join an interdisciplinary team made up of several groups across Jane Street, including our Network, Server, Facilities Engineering, Market Data, and Trading teams, along with some external data center operators, colocation and smart hands service providers, and cabling, hardware, and telco vendors. Together, you will:

Design plans for new equipment deployments using data center best practices

Coordinate logistical tasks across locations, including procurement, shipping, moving, and keeping inventory of our equipment, cabling, and parts

Install and configure server OS in a PXE environment (fundamental Linux knowledge is required to deploy our network equipment)