--- title: 'Data Center Engineer at Pico' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/data-center-engineer-pico-chicago-f4zpdfgtm34p' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Data Center Engineer at Pico - **Company:** Pico - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Compensation:** $70k–$100k - **Posted:** 2026-06-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/picoquantitativetrading/jobs/4691273006 ## Job description Pico fuels the global capital markets community by providing exceptional market data services and customized managed infrastructure solutions.  As financial industry experts at the center of markets and technology, we help our clients efficiently scale their business and quickly access markets. From infrastructure to connectivity, we support our clients through the full trading lifecycle.  We are a global company headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Purpose of the role: Working within Pico’s and Pico’s clients’ various Data Centers in Chicago with some NY, Mexico and Canada, the role holder will be responsible for the physical build and maintenance of our environment. Working closely with our Network and Systems engineering teams and our Project Management and client Service Delivery functions to ensure prompt delivery of all projects. With a structured approach, strong team ethos and the flexibility and commitment to solve problems and get things done, the role holder will be a key member of this small but highly skilled and integral team.  A key requirement of this job is flexibility as the role holder will be expected to work in short change windows, late at night and out of hours. Responsibilities and duties (include but not limited to) This includes, but is not limited to the following services: - Equipment Rack and Stack - Cable, Label & terminate fiber or copper network cabling - Assist with the diagnosis of hardware and software - troubleshooting - Perform cabinet/cage audits - Blade/Card, Memory, Hard Drive, and Transceiver installations or removal - Testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber optic circuits - Perform migrations of equipment, power, or networking devices - Shipping and receiving packages in Office and co-locations - Receive, log, and store internal packages - Arrange access for internal and external customers - Order, receive, install, and test cross connects (copper/fiber) - Provide timely updates using a computer-based ticketing system - Perform and document inventory verification/counts and rack elevation - Monitor and report on power utilization in co-locations - Maintain overall Data Centre cleanliness and appearance - Work flexible shift schedules including rotational on-call coverage - Report to the facility within a 1hour average for emergency outage assistance - We operate many data centers across EMEA, the candidate will be required to travel throughout Europe, sometimes on very short notice, particularly in the short term. - Home base will be the New Jersey area Education, Skills and background (incl. Education and Experience Requirements) - 3+ years of experience in Telecommunications or Data Centre related field - In depth knowledge of Telecom structured cabling standards - In depth knowledge of network device / server deployment - In depth knowledge of DCO standards and operations - 3+ years use of industry standard test equipment - Effective organizational skills and high attention to detail - Building Management System and Branch Circuit Monitoring experience - Strong troubleshooting skills - Professional business communication and interpersonal skills - Mission Critical Data Centre Facility Maintenance Working Arrangements The working days for this role are Tuesday to Saturday: Tuesday to Friday 4 PM to midnight and Sat 9 AM to 5 PM. Sunday availability on request.   This is a non-office-based position. Travel between data centers in New Jersey (and occasionally beyond) will be required on an on-going basis. Home base is New Jersey, where we operate out of Equinix NY4, the travel is primarily within AMRS. The role holder will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary for the performance of this role (recognizing that it involves multiple jurisdictions / geographies including but not limited to EMEA, USA and APAC). Other important information Physical demands of the position include: - Lift and handle up to 50 pounds - Bend, stoop, and stretch as required for placement and retrieval of network devices, materials, or equipment - Work under a raised data center floor - Climb ladders (up to a16 feet) to reach plenum spaces ## IMPORTANT DATA PRIVACY INFORMATION: This position is available with Pico Services Inc. The controller of your personal data will be Pico Services Inc. For further information on what personal data we collect, how we will process your personal data and your rights with respect to your personal data please read our Pico Job Candidate Privacy Notice, [View Here](https://go.pico.net/l/128111/2023-05-01/4s49my/128111/1682995105w7mQ7hz0/Pico_Job_Candidate_Privacy_Notice.pdf). Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certification. Illinois Pay Range $70,000—$100,000 USD Be a part of Pico Family Pico is an equal opportunity employer. Pico does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at Pico are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. ## About Pico ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Pico provides mission-critical trading infrastructure, global connectivity, market data, analytics, and software to financial institutions. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; last known funding: Private Equity round in 2022) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Financial Services – Trading Infrastructure, Market Data & Analytics - **Target Customers**: B2B – exchanges, market makers, banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, and quantitative trading firms across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: “Data you can trust. Data that moves fast. Data anywhere to anywhere.” (from pico.net) ## Products & Services - **Global Market Services (PicoNet™)**: Ultra low-latency, fault-tolerant connectivity to over 900 exchange and venue products worldwide, delivered over a private global network with deterministic latency between major financial centers. Includes colocation in 55+ tier‑1 data centers (e.g., NY4, LD4, TY3) and 24/7 managed services. - **Enterprise Data & Analytics (Corvil)**: Packet-level network capture and observability platform providing nanosecond-resolution latency measurement for every order, SLA proof, and actionable intelligence via REST, Splunk, and Kafka. - **Data & Trading Execution Software (Redline)**: High-performance, low-latency API for normalized market data and order execution, supporting both software and FPGA‑accelerated deployments across asset classes. - **Managed Services**: Firms can run Pico infrastructure self-managed or opt for 24/7 managed services via Pico’s global Service Operations Center. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of USD 391.4 million (7 rounds); annual revenue estimated at USD 78.2 million (LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Golden Gate Capital (lead in 2022 Private Equity round), Intel Capital (lead in 2020 Series C). Other investors include Nokia, IPC Systems, Bank of America Merrill Lynch. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 302 employees (+5.8% YoY). Recent awards: TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2025 (“Best Time Stamping/Latency Measurement System”) and American Financial Technology Awards 2025 (“Best Data Analytics Provider”). Acquisitions: Corvil (2019) and Redline Trading Solutions (2022). Active job postings increasing (+176.9% yearly). ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Physical Infrastructure**: Colocation inside 55+ exchange‑adjacent data centers (public clouds cannot offer this). - **PicoNet™ Private Network**: Deterministic, sub-millisecond latency between major financial hubs. - **Full-Stack Integration**: Single API for market data, order execution, and packet-level analytics across all asset classes. - **Hybrid Cloud Flexibility**: Bridge between colocated infrastructure and public cloud workloads. - **24/7 Managed Services**: Reduces complexity for firms expanding into new asset classes or regions. ## Strategic Focus - Expand into new asset classes, including digital assets. - Deepen analytics and observability capabilities (Corvil platform). - Grow hybrid cloud architectures that combine low-latency colocation with public-cloud flexibility. - Scale global managed services to reduce operational overhead for clients. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with employee resource groups such as the Pico Women’s Network. Described as “a team passionate about delighting clients” and “united by a shared passion for technology.” - **Work Model**: In‑office roles (jobs listed as “In-Office” on Built In). Office locations in all major financial centers (New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.). - **Engineering Focus**: Build and maintain the infrastructure that powers global electronic markets. Technology stack includes low-latency networking, FPGA, real-time analytics, and high‑performance APIs. - **Perks & Benefits**: Not detailed in search results, but the company offers career growth across multiple departments (engineering, SRE, network operations, product management). ## Sources 1. [pico.net](https://www.pico.net/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/picotrading) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pico-0) 4. 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