Graduate Engineering Trainee - Network Engineering

About Us

Zanskar Research is a systematic trading and technology firm developing proprietary trading strategies and market-making algorithms for capital markets.The firm combines quantitative research, data-driven decision making, and technology to design and operate automated trading systems across diverse market environments. Its focus lies in applying rigorous analysis and engineering to solve complex challenges in modern financial markets.

The Role

We're looking for a Network Engineer with around a year of hands-on experience in networking, Linux, and systems engineering to join our infrastructure team. You'll work in our mission-critical, low-latency trading environment, where performance is measured in microseconds. You'll own day-to-day network and server operations and work closely with senior network engineers and system administrators on larger projects.

This role is built for someone ready to move beyond the basics, taking on real ownership while growing into low-latency and HFT infrastructure.

What You'll Do

Manage and support data-center networking: VLANs, routing, and L2/L3 configurationConfigure and maintain switches and network devices, with senior review on critical changesWork with low-latency networking technologies such as 10/25/40/100GbE, multicast, and DPDK/OpenOnloadSupport exchange connectivity and market data flow, and build a working understanding of HFT systems architectureMonitor network health and independently troubleshoot latency and connectivity issues, escalating when neededDeploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers across Ubuntu, Red Hat, and other distributionsApply performance-tuning practices such as CPU pinning, NUMA awareness, and kernel parameter tuningWrite and maintain Bash/Python automation scripts for routine network and operational tasksOwn system patching, security hygiene, and upgrade cycles for assigned systemsBuild and maintain monitoring dashboards and alerts using Prometheus and GrafanaDocument network changes, runbooks, and incident learnings

What We're Looking For

About 1 year of professional experience in network engineering, system administration, or infrastructure operationsStrong fundamentals in TCP/IP, routing, switching, and core protocol conceptsHands-on experience configuring switches or routers in a production or lab environmentSolid working knowledge of Linux: file systems, processes, networking tools, and shell usageComfort writing scripts in Bash and/or PythonExperience troubleshooting network or server issues in a live environmentGenuine interest in low-latency networking, systems performance, or financial markets infrastructureStrong problem-solving ability and composure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environmentGood communication skills, since you'll work closely with traders, quants, and developers

Good to Have

Exposure to data-center, trading, or other latency-sensitive environmentsExperience with cloud or virtualization platformsFamiliarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and version control (Git)Experience with packet capture and analysis tools such as tcpdump or WiresharkNetworking or Linux certifications (CCNA, RHCSA, LPIC)

Academic Qualifications

B.Tech / Dual Degree in CSE, IT or a related fieldCGPA of 7.5/10 or above

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge low-latency systems alongside senior network and infrastructure engineersHands-on ownership of HFT infrastructure, exchange connectivity, and ultra-low-latency networkingClear growth path into a senior Network Engineer / System Administrator role .