Data Center Engineer (São Paulo)
Amsterdam
At Optiver, we believe that world-class trading relies on world-class infrastructure. As a Data Center Engineer, you’ll ensure the performance and reliability of our global systems, managing thousands of servers across multiple data centers and taking ownership of critical operations that directly impact our high-speed trading environment. If you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on roles where your work drives immediate results, this is an exciting opportunity to innovate, solve complex technical challenges, and play a key role in our mission for operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
As a Data Center Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our Brazil data centers. You will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge in IT Infrastructure in order to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. You will be working on projects of all sizes, either as a resource or leading engineer and delivering it from conception all the way to completion in this hands-on, high impact and high performance role. Specifically, your responsibilities include:
- Installing and cabling switches, servers and appliances in our Brazil co-locations;
- Managing power and space allocation, including capacity planning and monitoring;
- Maintaining clean and consistent cable management practices;
- Tracking and managing spare parts and cable inventory;
- Performing break-fix repairs, replacing components like hard drives, memory and transceivers;
- Planning and executing data center build-outs, relocations and new equipment installations;
- Packing, shipping, and managing the logistics of the Brazil co-locations;
- Maintaining comprehensive data center documentation and support the standardization of procedures;
- Troubleshooting and testing cabling (fiber and copper) using cable testers;
- Supporting system builds, configuration, and troubleshooting as needed
Technical Skills:
- 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 up to 75 lbs, 30kg, Ability to lift heavy objects
- Willingness to work flexible hours outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to execute physical infrastructure changes;
Who we are
At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.
What you’ll get
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
How to apply
Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.
Please note:
- We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
- We cannot accept applications via email
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.