Application Validation Engineer

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro is looking for an Application Validation Engineer with GPU knowledge and testing experience to take ownership in motherboard, system, and add-on-card testing. The individual will work with cross-functional engineering team to fix quality issues and ensure the products meet engineering and customer specifications, support Research and Development engineering and pre-and-post product release activities, such as white-box design verification, BIOS/IPMI testing on the board products, as well as on the system level, black-box testing. The ideal candidate must have in-depth knowledge in Linux and Windows operating system and solid working knowledge in hardware validation testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering (CE) from an accredited institution preferred
Minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience as an Application Validation Engineer or in a related field, demonstrating expertise in server hardware validation and testing methodologies
Experience writing in Python, C, C++, Shell scripts
Possess a solid understanding of Server Hardware (CPU/MEM/PCIe/Storage) and Computer Architecture, along with a basic knowledge of Networking/TCPIP
Proficiency in Windows and Linux Operating Systems is essential for this role
Exhibit a strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of validation testing and documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI prompting and automation tools is not required, but candidates who bring these skills are preferred
Experience in Server firmware development/validation is a plus (BIOS/BMC/CPLD/EEPROM)
Experience in Hyper-scale, Data center and/or rack level validation/deployment/operation is a big plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of test utilities and automate test script procedures to streamline validation processes and increase efficiency
Conduct thorough and rigorous validation testing for motherboards, server systems, and associated components to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and functionality
Enhance and maintain validation test plans and test instructions, ensuring they reflect the most current testing strategies and methodologies
Perform an array of tests, including functionality, compatibility, performance, stress, and reliability testing, adhering to established protocols and standards
Document test results and analyze test data, record findings and observations. Report hardware and software quality assurance issues using established bug tracking systems
Offer adept driver/application analysis and support, leveraging comprehensive understanding and expertise in both Windows and Linux operating systems
Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to address quality issues, driving resolution through systematic investigation and collaboration