Junior Infrastructure Engineer

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.

This is an early-career role for someone who wants to build hands-on experience across both network engineering and data center operations in a high-performance electronic trading environment.

The ideal candidate is technically curious, highly organized, and eager to learn. This person will support day-to-day network and infrastructure operations, assist with deployment and troubleshooting of equipment, and work closely with senior engineers on projects that improve reliability, visibility, and performance across our production environment.

This role requires regular onsite work at a colocation facility near Aurora, Illinois, typically 2–3 days per week, with occasional weekend work. When not onsite, the role is remote.

Job Function & Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, cabling, labeling, documentation, and troubleshooting of physical equipment in a colocation environment 
• Support day-to-day operation of network and infrastructure environments
• Help monitor, investigate, and resolve network, hardware, and connectivity issues
• Work with senior engineers on troubleshooting packet loss, latency, routing, and equipment failures
• Maintain accurate inventory, documentation, and operational procedures
• Assist with hardware shipments, vendor coordination, and equipment lifecycle tasks
• Contribute to automation and process improvement where possible
• Support maintenance work outside normal business hours as needed, including occasional Saturdays and Sundays

Location

• Candidate must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of Aurora, IL

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related subject 

Required Experience & Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be able to thoroughly document implementations, modifications and removals
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network fundamentals
• Exposure to troubleshooting tools such as tcpdump or Wireshark
• Able to work independently, follow through on operational tasks, and learn quickly from experienced teammates
• Exposure to concepts of automation and scripting languages (python) 
• Candidates with a CCNA, or who are actively working toward one, will stand out

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.

Base Salary Range

• $80,000 - $120,000 USD

XR’s Benefits Package

100% Employer-Paid

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dental
• Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

• $50 stipend for each month
• Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs

Paid Time Off

• Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Continued Education

• Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
• 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses

Anniversary Program

• 5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
• 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
• 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice

Other XR Perks

• Option to Work Fully Remote
• Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
• Access to Building Gym
• Regular Corporate Events
• Book Club
• XR Super Week