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Data Center Engineer

Optiver
🇨🇳ShanghaiJuniorFull-timePosted June 22, 2026

About the Role

As a Data Centre Engineer, you will be responsible for data centre operations locally in China and internationally, combining IT Infrastructure knowledge with customer support and problem-solving skills. You will work on projects of all sizes, from conception to completion, in a fast-paced Infrastructure team based in Shanghai supporting APAC platforms.

  • Maintain APAC data centres including installation of cabling, servers and network equipment
  • Manage power and space with monitoring and capacity planning
  • Perform break-fix repairs including replacing hardware components
  • Assist with equipment moves and data centre build-outs
  • Work a mixture of core business hours and outside hours with weekends as required

Requirements

  • Attention to detail within a data centre
  • Ability to identify basic parts of network equipment – SFPs, line cards, chassis
  • Ability to identify basic parts of servers – memory, network card, hard drives, etc.
  • Experience with identifying port locations for specific device manufacturers (Cisco, Arista, Juniper)
  • Knowledge of structured cabling systems using cat 5, cat 6, multi-mode and single-mode fibre
  • Familiarity with both power and communications cabling standards
  • Experience configuring and using cable testers for both fibre and copper to troubleshoot cabling issues
  • Ability to perform basic installation, configuration and troubleshooting on server operating systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English and Mandarin
  • An understanding of change control processes
  • Strong documentation mentality
  • Strong communication skills (especially with remote engineers whose native language may not be English)
  • Ability to lift 18kg
  • Ability to regularly work on weekends

What You'll Get

  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Daily office breakfast, lunch, snacks etc
  • Sponsored gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks