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# IT Operations Engineer, Data Center Technology at Point72 

- **Company:** Point72 
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/point72/jobs/8899767002?gh_jid=8899767002

## Job description

A Career with Point72's Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.

As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills, contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global business.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Support hands-on delivery of physical data center infrastructure for technology platforms and systems
- Rack, stack, and cable enterprise server, storage, and network hardware in data center and colocation facilities
- Install rail kits, cable managers, patch panels, and fiber enclosures while verifying physical layouts against approved connectivity diagrams
- Run, terminate, patch, and label copper and fiber cabling, keeping port maps and patch schedules accurate at both ends
- Manage rack-level power cabling, verify redundant A/B feed separation, and monitor power draw against available capacity
- Replace failed hardware components, including drives, memory, power supplies, fans, network adapters, host bus adapters, and graphics processing units
- Execute physical power actions, connect local console equipment, and follow documented sequences for storage and clustered systems
- Maintain accurate rack elevations, asset records, configuration data, and inventory documentation for audits and reconciliation
- Coordinate hardware deliveries, vendor field visits, return merchandise authorization processing, decommissioning work, and retained-media handling in restricted data center spaces
- Support build-outs, migrations, refreshes, disaster recovery testing, environmental response, and continuous improvement of data center standards

## WHAT’S REQUIRED

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 3+ years of experience in data center operations, information technology operations, enterprise hardware support, or a related environment
- Demonstrated experience racking, cabling, and replacing enterprise server, storage, and network hardware in data center or colocation facilities
- Working knowledge of structured copper and fiber cabling, patch panel discipline, labeling standards, port maps, and cabling diagrams
- Familiarity with data center power distribution, PDUs, redundant feeds, capacity monitoring, and A/B feed separation
- Experience maintaining accurate records in a configuration management database, data center infrastructure management system, or asset management tools
- Hands-on experience with enterprise server and storage hardware, such as Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, including component replacement and health validation
- Basic familiarity with server environments such as Linux or Windows and clear written communication for ticket updates used by remote engineering teams
- Strong troubleshooting judgment and independence, with the ability to coordinate vendor field engineers, support off-hours maintenance, and regularly lift and install equipment
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards

## WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

## ABOUT POINT72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

The annual base salary range for this role is $150,000-$225,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

## About Point72 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen that deploys fundamental equities, systematic, macro, private credit, and venture capital strategies across asset classes and geographies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Registered Investment Advisor, not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 1992 (founded as SAC Capital; rebranded as Point72 Asset Management in 2018)
- **Founders**: Steven A. Cohen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Alternative investment management / hedge fund
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors, high‑net‑worth individuals (B2B); the firm manages capital on behalf of external investors as well as family capital
- **Mission or purpose statement**: The firm was founded as a place “where talent and ambition meet opportunity,” and it carries that vision forward by empowering people with resources and autonomy to turn great ideas into reality.

## Products & Services
- **Fundamental Equities**: Sector‑aligned, multi‑manager long/short equity investing. The largest strategy by headcount and asset allocation.
- **Cubist Systematic Strategies**: Dozens of discrete teams employing computer‑driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes.
- **Global Macro**: Discretionary investments in developed and emerging markets across fixed income, FX, liquid credit, commodities, and derivatives.
- **Private Credit**: Niche, research‑driven opportunities in asset‑based finance, real estate credit, entrepreneur credit solutions, and investment grade corporate credit.
- **Point72 Ventures**: Global multi‑stage venture capital investing led by a diverse set of domain experts.
- **Point72 Academy**: A training program for undergraduates and early‑career professionals to become fundamental long/short investment analysts.
- **Cubist Quant Academy**: A year‑long rotational program for STEM graduates to launch a career in systematic investing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private firm). Approximate AUM: **$50.7 billion** (as of April 1, 2026) – [point72.com](https://point72.com/)
- **Key Metric**: Over **3,300 employees** globally; **200+ investing teams**
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The firm accepts outside capital (raised $5.76B in 2018) but specific lead investors are not publicly named. Notable venture investments are made through Point72 Ventures.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Continued global expansion (offices in 19 cities across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and the Middle East).
  - New private credit strategy established; firm’s venture capital and growth operations consolidated under Point72 Private Investments.
  - Point72 Academy placed its 100th graduate on L/S teams by 2020; now a key source of diverse talent.
  - Welcomed its 2026 global intern class.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multi‑manager, multi‑strategy platform**: Autonomy for individual investing teams with access to central resources, research, and technology.
- **Long track record**: 30+ years of investing experience, evolving from <$20M AUM in 1992 to over $50B.
- **Proprietary research ecosystem**: Market Intelligence team applies AI/ML, quantitative, and qualitative techniques; alternative data sets.
- **Talent development**: The Point72 Academy and Cubist Quant Academy provide structured training and internal mobility, making the firm a long‑term career destination.
- **Global footprint**: 24/7 market perspective and ability to source opportunities and talent worldwide.
- **Strong compliance and ethical foundation**: Rebuilt compliance program after rebranding, emphasizing Mission and Values.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand investment strategies**: growing systematic, macro, private credit, and venture capital alongside the core fundamental equities business.
- **Deepen global presence**: opening new offices and strengthening existing hubs (e.g., Bengaluru, Taipei, Warsaw).
- **Talent pipeline and diversity**: continued investment in the Academy, early‑career programs, and the Office of Inclusion and Engagement.
- **Technology and data innovation**: applying advanced analytics, AI, and technology to investment research and operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & structure**: Flat, entrepreneurial organization where junior team members can make an immediate impact. Emphasis on mentorship, collaboration, and long‑term development.
- **Work environment**: Premium office spaces with amenities; hybrid/office‑based roles (specific policy varies by role and location). Most roles are based in firm offices.
- **Benefits** (generally include): Exceptional healthcare benefits, generous parental and family leave, supplemental retirement plans with employer match, tuition assistance.
- **Engineering & quant culture**: Cubist offers researchers, developers, and data specialists the chance to work on cutting‑edge problems in financial markets.
- **Growth opportunities**: Internal mobility, leadership development, and a strong track record of promoting from within. The firm invests heavily in learning (Academy, conferences, tuition reimbursement).
- **Community and inclusion**: Affinity groups, volunteer opportunities through Community Matters, and a dedicated Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer.

## Sources
1. [Point72 Home](https://point72.com/)
2. [Point72 What We Do](https://point72.com/what-we-do/)
3. [Point72 Working Here](https://point72.com/working-here/)
4. [Point72 Students & Early-Career](https://point72.com/students-early-career/)
5. [Point72 Careers](https://careers.point72.com/)
6. [Point72 Fundamental Equities](https://point72.com/fundamental-equities/)
7. [Point72 Global Macro](https://point72.com/global-macro/)
8. [Point72 Cubist](https://point72.com/cubist/)

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