Design and enhance test automation infrastructure to improve debug efficiency, validation coverage, and test stability.
Execute validation plans and debug methodologies for accelerator cards, server platforms, Ethernet, PCIe, and high-speed I/O interfaces.
Create debug tools, test scripts, and diagnostic procedures to accelerate issue reproduction and resolution.
Prioritize and track issue resolution and communicate progress through regular updates on root causes, corrective actions, and overall status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven experience debugging and validating enterprise-class hardware, firmware, and software systems.
Strong understanding of server architectures, AI accelerators or GPU cards, PCIe, networking, and system integration.
Hands-on experience with failure analysis methodologies and root cause investigation.
Proficiency using hardware debug equipment, including oscilloscopes, JTAG tools, and other diagnostic instrumentation.
Familiarity with Linux-based automation environments and scripting.
Hands-on experience working in laboratory environments and performing system bring-up activities.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and hardware debug skills in a Linux environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with server manufacturing test, failure analysis, or system qualification.
Experience developing debug and test automation tools using Python or similar scripting languages.
Strong analytical skills with experience processing and interpreting large sets of hardware validation or manufacturing test data.
Experience debugging PCIe, Ethernet, memory, power, or signal integrity issues using protocol or logic analyzers.
Experience supporting rack-scale AI, HPC, or data center platforms.
Experience supporting DevOps and IT infrastructure activities in engineering lab and test environments.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$99,500.00 - $149,300.00
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