We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.
From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.
As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.
Take the next step in your career.
The roleWe are hiring an experienced and motivated Infrastructure Engineer to join our expanding Colo Infrastructure team within Edge Trading Technology.
The Edge Trading Technology Group is responsible for providing and evolving our low-latency platform. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will design, deploy and manage high-performance infrastructure across multiple global locations. You will work alongside a skilled team to ensure seamless project delivery and optimal infrastructure performance.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Managing multiple parallel infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
- Leading the hardware deployment lifecycle from requirements gathering and procurement through to upgrades, break/fix and decommissioning
- Coordinating logistics across multiple locations, including procurement, shipping, migration, inventory management, cabling and parts management
- Performing hands-on installation and basic configuration of servers and switches, or coordinating remotely with third-party providers
- Collaborating with commercial and legal teams on hardware procurement and contract negotiations
- Owning and developing relationships with hardware vendors, hosting providers and logistics partners
- Working closely with internal teams on hardware specifications and requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience deploying and troubleshooting network and server equipment from a variety of manufacturers
- Strong knowledge of fibre and copper cabling fundamentals
- Expertise in capacity planning, including power balancing
- Experience liaising with third-party data centres, colocation, and service providers
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate logistics in a global environment
- Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
- Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
- 35 days’ annual leave
- 9% company pension contributions
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly company events
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
Skills Required
- Experience deploying and troubleshooting network and server equipment
- Strong knowledge of fibre and copper cabling fundamentals
- Expertise in capacity planning, including power balancing
- Experience liaising with third-party data centres and service providers
- Ability to manage complex projects in a global environment
What We Do
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We hire the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of the biggest questions in finance. We pair this expertise with machine learning, big data, and some of the most advanced technology available to predict movements in financial markets. We take pride in our dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are prized and rewarded. We employ some of the best people in their field and are keen to nurture their talent in a supportive working environment.
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