Data Center Engineer
OptiverAbout the Role
As a Data Center Engineer at Optiver, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing global data center environments, combining IT infrastructure knowledge to solve business issues and drive improvement opportunities. You will work on projects of all sizes—from conception to completion—in a hands-on, high-impact role. Your responsibilities include installing and cabling network equipment and servers, coordinating remote equipment installations, managing power and space allocation, performing break-fix repairs, planning data center build-outs and relocations, managing equipment logistics, maintaining documentation, and supporting system builds and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Experience working in modern, large-scale data centers
- Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment (SFPs, line cards, chassis) and servers (memory, network cards, hard drives)
- Knowledge of structured cabling systems (Cat 5, Cat 6, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber)
- Familiarity with power and communications cabling standards
- Experience with cable testers to troubleshoot both fiber and copper cabling issues
- An understanding of change control processes
- Basic server operating system installation and configuration skills
- Strong documentation skills and a meticulous approach to tracking details
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative problem-solving mindset, bringing new ideas to improve data center operations
- Experience leading or coordinating resources in infrastructure projects, from conception to completion
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Willingness to work flexible hours outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to execute physical infrastructure changes
- Willingness to travel to support regional data center operations
What You'll Get
- A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
- 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.
- Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
- Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
- Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.