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Data Centre Engineer

Jane Street
🇬🇧LondonSeniorFull-timePosted March 27, 2026

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Centre Engineer to help keep Jane Street's data safe and accessible around the clock, involving a mix of hands-on work in data and colocation centres, process thinking and project management.

Your work will mostly involve designing, building, scaling and performing daily upkeep in regional data and colocation centres. You'll collaborate with talented people across Jane Street to optimise data environments and prevent major problems before they happen.

  • Design plans for new equipment deployments using data centre best practices
  • Coordinate logistical tasks across locations, including procurement, shipping, moving and keeping inventory of equipment, cabling and parts
  • Install and configure server OS in a PXE environment
  • Install, cable, configure and troubleshoot different types of network and server equipment
  • Ensure that all data centres uphold the highest standards in security, organisation, documentation, safety, cleanliness and supply management

Requirements

  • Ideally 5+ years of experience working in a data centre environment with a strong understanding of data centre best practices, cabling methodology and managing vendors
  • 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
  • Ability to design, deploy, test and troubleshoot both copper and fibre cabling
  • Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends