NIKSUN · 11 hours ago
Infrastructure Engineer
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known, developing a complete range of forensics, compliance, security surveillance, and performance management solutions. The Junior Engineer in Product Platform Hardware will be responsible for ensuring the architectural integrity and operational resilience of next-generation computer systems while operating at the hardware-software boundary and supporting mission-critical platforms.
Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecuritySoftware
Hiring Manager
Niti Sahni
Responsibilities
Perform in-depth technical analysis of server, CPU, memory, and storage architecture specifications to architect optimized system configurations capable of supporting advanced, hardware-driven solutions
Execute comprehensive validation and stress testing of enterprise-grade hardware components, including RAID controllers, HBAs, high-speed NICs, and multiple classes of storage media, producing empirical performance and compatibility benchmarks
Design and maintain lab environments supporting continuous hardware qualification, including infrastructure restructuring, equipment lifecycle management, and rigorous inventory control
Troubleshoot and resolve complex, high-severity hardware-layer failures, supporting rapid escalation handling and root-cause analysis in time-sensitive situations
Analyze and optimize end-to-end data paths to resolve throughput bottlenecks and performance degradation in systems operating under sustained, high-volume workloads
Deploy, configure, secure, and upgrade Linux-based operating systems, applications, and services across multiple test and production environments
Develop automation scripts, diagnostic tools, and lightweight executables (Python, Bash, etc.) to reproduce issues, accelerate root-cause discovery, and implement remediation strategies
Manage daily lab workflows, including VM provisioning, bare-metal system builds, imaging, and pre-deployment validation tasks
Generate, sustain, and troubleshoot network traffic flows to systems under test using traffic generation and packet-level analysis techniques
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify and resolve configuration discrepancies, ensuring production-quality system builds
Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to evaluate, qualify, and onboard alternative hardware platforms in response to availability constraints or evolving engineering requirements
Engage cross-functionally in support, release, and readiness meetings, delivering clear technical updates, investigative findings, and risk assessments
Act as a technical interface to external hardware vendors, coordinating investigations, validating fixes, and confirming engineering resolutions across CPU, memory, storage, and networking domains
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in hardware validation, server architecture, infrastructure engineering, or HPC environments
Understanding of server platforms, including CPUs, memory subsystems, storage architectures, and high-speed networking
Strong Linux administration skills, including system deployment, performance tuning, and security hardening
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages
Solid grasp of networking fundamentals, data-path analysis, and traffic-generation principles
Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system-level issues involving hardware, firmware, OS, and drivers
Exceptional documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering & electrical engineering
Preferred
Experience with enterprise or HPC-class storage systems and high-throughput data pipelines
Familiarity with benchmarking tools, performance counters, and low-level instrumentation
Prior experience interfacing directly with hardware vendors and OEMs
Exposure to manufacturing or production system bring-up workflows
Company
NIKSUN
NIKSUN® is the leader in making the unknown known. NIKSUN delivers the best next-generation network monitoring solutions to secure critical
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27M2001-01-23Series Unknown· $27M
Leadership Team
Parag Pruthi
Founder, Chairman & CEO
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