Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Hardware and Systems Engineer

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer in New Jersey to shape infrastructure platforms for our internal cloud and PSI environments. You will lead hardware design, coordinate with OEM/ODM/JDM partners, and drive AI-assisted infrastructure analysis while ensuring security and auditability.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and deep data-center knowledge. The position is based in Jersey City, with on-site requirements and exposure to cutting-edge hardware and

Qualifications

• 5+ years building and improving hardware products.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into end-to-end hardware designs and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with OEM/ODM/JDM partners and manage schedules and quality.
• Bridge hardware and software requirements and communicate tradeoffs.
• Apply enterprise-approved AI capabilities to accelerate infrastructure analysis and design documentation while ensuring security.
• Ensure resiliency and security auditability in all deliverables.

Skills

Hardware design

OEM/ODM partnerships

Datacenter know-how

PCIe expertise

Linux (Red Hat)

Python scripting

Llama API

BOM ownership

AI tooling in infra

Stakeholder management

Tools

Open Compute

Redfish

OpenBMC

Linux

Python

Llama API

Job description

Job Description

Assume a vital position as a key member of a high-performing team that delivers infrastructure and performance excellence. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

Job Description

Assume a vital position as a key member of a high-performing team that delivers infrastructure and performance excellence. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Platforms, you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the infrastructure engineering discipline. Continue to evolve your technical and cross-functional knowledge outside of your aligned domain of expertise.

JPMorganChase is seeking a Hardware Engineer for end to end design of hardware platforms supporting our internal cloud and PSI environments. This role blends deep mechanical engineering fundamentals with strong program execution and vendor partnership. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable modeling and testing as they are coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing schedules and risk, and chassis integration details. If you enjoy turning complex, multi-constraint problems into practical, high-quality hardware designs, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with lines of business to capture requirements and translate them into end-to-end system designs. Drive continuous improvement by redesigning or replacing components that fall short of performance, reliability, or cost targets, and plan/execute the retirement of legacy platforms. Leverage working knowledge of board, server, and rack architectures with a strong understanding of datacenter integration. Support the full lifecycle—from prototype builds and lab validation through production release.
• Own day-to-day engagement with OEM/ODM/JDM partners, ensuring tight technical alignment and proactive escalation management. Define milestones, acceptance criteria, and delivery expectations, and hold suppliers accountable for schedule, quality, and delivery commitments across the board and server development lifecycle.
• Act as the technical bridge between requirements and shipped solutions across hardware and software stakeholders. Communicate fluently at the hardware layer (e.g., PCIe topology, airflow and liquid-cooling dynamics) and connect design decisions and tradeoffs to network, operating system, and application requirements.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure analysis and design documentation, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements. (must keep this)
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within delivery and automation routines to identify recurring issues and validate remediation options, ensuring changes are traceable/auditable and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 5+ years building and improving hardware products; a mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Strong experience partnering with OEM, ODM, and JDM manufacturers across design, build, and delivery.
• Solid understanding of production rack environments spanning networking and compute hardware, plus power delivery and cooling behavior. Able to apply thermodynamics in a datacenter context and confidently represent engineering positions in supplier design reviews.
• Working knowledge of Open Compute and rack standards tied to heat rejection and voltage delivery.
• Familiarity with PCIe, Redfish, and OpenBMC.
• Hands-on Linux (Red Hat) server experience is required, along with Python or strong Bash scripting skills.
• Hands-on experience with Llama API.
• Experience owning BOMs and serving as a day-to-day interface with hardware suppliers, aligning cross-functional stakeholders to drive decisions and execution.
• Self-directed, pragmatic, and comfortable diving into details. Driven by engineering rigor, data-backed decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience using enterprise-authorized AI tools to support infrastructure engineering workflows, with disciplined validation practices and strong awareness of data sensitivity.
• Proven ability to review AI-assisted outputs before implementation, elevate uncertainty appropriately, and ensure outcomes meet resiliency, security, and auditability expectations.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Good knowledge of hardware specs.
• Cloud on top of physical server experience.
• Building automation and certifying servers for internal cloud.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.