Network Engineer

We seek an experienced low-latency network engineer to join our prop trading infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and optimising ultra-low-latency networks in electronic and HFT/MFT. This role requires deep technical knowledge of network protocols, exchange connectivity, market data distribution, and co-location environments.

Principal Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain low-latency network infrastructure for trading systems.
• Optimise network paths, jitter, and packet capture to improve microsecond-level performance
• Manage market data multicast/unicast distribution with reliability and speed.
• Configure and monitor ultra-low-latency switches and NICs (Arista, Cisco, Mellanox, Solarflare, ExaNIC, etc.).
• Implement and monitor time synchronisation systems (PTP, NTP).
• Collaborate with traders, developers, and systems engineers to ensure end-to-end low-latency connectivity.
• Work with exchange co-location providers to provision, monitor, and troubleshoot circuits.
• Familiar with cross-connects, fibre latency measurement, and exchange handoffs.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing networks in an exchange colocation data centre (e.g., NSE, BSE, MCX, IFSC).
• Configure leased lines and VPN tunnels to exchanges/data centres.
• Work closely with trading and quant teams to minimise round-trip latency.
• Automate monitoring and reporting of network performance.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in low-latency/high-performance networking, preferably in a trading environment.
• Strong expertise in TCP/UDP, Multicast, IGMP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, PTP/NTP.
• Hands-on with Linux networking and kernel tuning.
• Experience with network packet analysis tools (Corvil, tcpdump, Wireshark, ExaNIC).
• Ability to troubleshoot and deliver solutions in time-sensitive, high-pressure trading environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in high-frequency trading (HFT), electronic trading, and exchange connectivity.
• Knowledge of market data feeds (Equities, Derivatives, FX).
• Certifications: CCIE/CCNP, Arista ACE, Juniper JNCIE, or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Access to cutting-edge trading infrastructure and proprietary tools.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.