Principal Hardware Systems Engineer
Core
Architecting and developing efficient test and debug frameworks, automation, and validation strategies for complex CPU/GPU server hardware solutions in cloud environments.
Role type
Principal Hardware Systems Engineer (Server Validation & Debug)
Builds
Unified test, validation, and debug methodologies; automated test infrastructure; debug tools for fleet-wide system failures.
Domain
Server hardware, cloud infrastructure, CPU/GPU architecture, firmware/OS integration
Required skills
Hardware design evaluation, HW/FW/OS interaction analysis, E2E error flow debugging, test automation development, defect triaging, validation architecture design, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, observability and testability (OTD) principles, hardware measurement tool usage (Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, PCIe analyzers)
Preferred skills
Server hardware validation architecture, thermal debugging, custom HW tool development, networking and power management expertise, rack/remote device management
Technologies
CPU/GPU architectures, firmware, OS interfaces, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, PCIe analyzers, test automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Define system validation architecture and test plans for complex HW solutions; drive unified testing methodologies across product segments; debug system failures seen in the fleet; mentor validation engineers in test plan creation and case writing; collaborate with ODMs, design teams, and customers on validation execution plans; develop quality criteria and metrics for program phases; automate review processes to improve data quality and scaling.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
