Hardware Projects Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hardware Projects Engineer, where you'll enhance internal systems and collaborate with teams to ensure the reliability of cutting-edge hardware platforms. This role involves conducting quality tests, diagnosing hardware issues, and supporting the deployment of enterprise-grade server equipment. With a strong emphasis on innovation, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and private medical insurance, while contributing to a mission that protects thousands of customers worldwide.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus public holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in server components and networking.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and scripting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality tests and benchmark performance of hardware.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams for stability.
• Diagnose and resolve customer hardware issues.

Skills

Server components

Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Linux

Scripting

Technical project management

C++

Bash

Python

Quality assurance processes

Tools

GitLab

Ansible

Virtual Machines

ZFS

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Job description

Job Description: Hardware Projects Engineer at Darktrace

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit our website.

What will I be doing:

As a Hardware Projects Engineer, you will conduct quality tests, benchmark performance, and design future hardware platforms for the Darktrace Cyber Intelligence Platform (DCIP). Working closely with our development and QA departments, you will ensure the stability, reliability, and efficiency of our hardware platform. Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhancing internal systems to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and fortify critical business systems,
• Collaborating with the Cyber Support team,
• Diagnosing and resolving customer hardware issues promptly to ensure seamless operations.

You will also support the deployment of our physical server platform to our growing customer base, developing an understanding of enterprise-grade server equipment and Linux server back-end scripting.

Please note this is an office-based role requiring 5 days a week in the Cambridge office.

What experience do I need:

The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in server components, networking, and troubleshooting, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Hands-on experience with Linux, scripting, and technical project management tools like GitLab is beneficial. Experience with the following is advantageous:

• Programming languages such as C++, Bash, and Python,
• Quality assurance processes.

Additional beneficial skills include expertise in Ansible for server management, Virtual Machines, ZFS, Docker/Kubernetes, and REST APIs.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday plus all public holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• An additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner, and children,
• Life insurance of four times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.