Responsibilities
Characterize failure signatures and perform hands-on troubleshooting at the system, board, and component level.
Drive failure analysis to root cause—down to silicon, PCB, or external components—using structured, first-principles problem solving.
Remotely diagnose failures in deployed systems using Linux command-line tools, system logs, telemetry, diagnostic utilities, and remote-access workflows.
Analyze and document results clearly, and provide actionable recommendations to design and manufacturing teams.
Interface across internal groups (ASIC, systems, and manufacturing) and with external vendors to resolve issues and close corrective actions.
Participate in design reviews for next-generation systems, contributing recommendations spanning electrical design-for-test (DFT), mechanical, and thermal improvements.
Skills & Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
3-5+ years of experience in hardware bring-up, system integration, board/system debug, or failure analysis.
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills, grounded in first principles.
Strong drive to self-educate and operate with autonomy in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and standard electrical bench instrumentation.
Scripting experience, preferably Python, for data analysis and automation.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical findings into clear, concise insights.
Preferred
Comfort working in Linux environments and using command-line interfaces to inspect logs, query system state, run diagnostics, and troubleshoot compute hardware.
Experience with failure analysis (FA) techniques such as cross-section, SEM, and X-ray.
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and implementing process and design level changes.
Experience reading electrical schematics and board layouts.
Familiarity with PCB design and assembly processes (e.g., PCB surface finishes, convection reflow, and solder properties).
Understanding of thermal, electrical, and mechanical interactions in high-performance systems
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
The base salary range for this position is $190,000 to $230,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us!
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
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