Low Latency Network Engineer

Technology

About Us:
iRage is one of India's leading high-frequency trading firms. We build and own everything in-house, from ultra-low-latency execution to full trading infrastructure. Our systems deliver some of the lowest latencies in the market, with order-send speeds under 100 nanoseconds. Our stack is fully in-house: custom FPGA pipelines, kernel-bypass networking, in-house exchange gateways, and a C++ codebase we own end-to-end from market data ingestion to order entry and risk. But great technology alone doesn't move markets. Our quant and tech teams work in lockstep, and the results speak for themselves. Millions of trades. Every day. At lightning speed. iRage is where that tech expertise meets real market impact, at scale, in one of the world's fastest-growing trading ecosystems.

Location: Mumbai

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and maintain microwave and RF-based point-to-point network links critical to low-latency trading infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with trading infrastructure and site teams to identify and reduce latency across data center interconnects.
  • Conduct link budget analysis, antenna alignment, and RF signal optimization to ensure peak network performance.
  • Coordinate with external vendors on site selection, regulatory approvals, and end-to-end hardware integration.
  • Continuously tune, monitor, and troubleshoot RF links to maximize uptime and minimize latency across the network.


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Hands-on experience designing and deploying microwave networking, custom RF systems, or line-of-sight wireless links.
  • Proven background in low-latency network environments such as HFT firms, telecom operators, or latency-sensitive infrastructure roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of routing and switching protocols, Linux networking stacks, and packet-level traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
  • Familiarity with RF path planning tools such as Pathloss or equivalent spectrum planning software.


Good to Have:

  • Exposure to dark fiber, optical transport networks, or hybrid network architecture design.
  • Prior experience working with microwave and wireless vendors such as Aviat, Ceragon, Ubiquiti, or custom RF solution providers.
  • Background in financial market infrastructure, electronic trading networks, or capital markets technology environments.


Here’s what we offer:

  • Competitive salary – INR 1 to 1.5 Crore fixed, plus a meaningful performance bonus on top.
  • Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.
  • Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.
  • Adventure together – Annual offsites (international & domestic) plus regular team outings.
  • Performance rewards – Attractive bonuses for those who go above and beyond.
  • Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.
  • Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.
  • Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.
  • Annual Education Allowance – Take any external course, or certification that makes you better at your craft.
  • Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best.
  • Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.
  • Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.


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