Hardware Validation Engineer – Server
About The Position
Our Mission We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more. Overview We are seeking a Staff or Sr. Staff Hardware Validation Engineer (individual contributor) responsible for board and system bring-up, functional validation, and root-cause debug from EVT through production. This is a high-ownership, hands-on role that drives functional readiness of server platforms. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end validation strategy and work closely with hardware design, firmware, BIOS/BMC, SI/PI, thermal, and software teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 6–8+ years of experience in board or platform hardware validation.
- Hands‑on experience with server‑class or high‑performance platforms.
- Strong understanding of power sequencing, reset, clocks, and board‑level debug.
- Experience validating PCIe, DDR, Ethernet at a functional level.
- Proficiency with lab equipment: Oscilloscopes Logic analyzers PCIe / I2C protocol analyzers
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to independently own validation execution.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- 10+ years of platform bring‑up or validation experience.
- Experience with BIOS, BMC, and boot‑flow debug.
- Automation and scripting experience (Python preferred).
- Experience supporting manufacturing, factory, or field escalations.
Responsibilities
- Lead board and system bring‑up from the first power‑on to full functional enablement.
- Own functional validation plans for server platforms through EVT and DVT.
- Validate: -Power rails, sequencing, margining, and VR controls -Reset and clock behavior -Boot flows (BIOS, BMC, firmware) -PCIe enumeration, link training, and stability -DDR bring‑up and training (with firmware teams) -Management interfaces (I2C/I3C, SPI, MDIO, GPIO)
- Perform deep hands‑on debug across HW/FW/SW domains.
- Drive root‑cause analysis and validation of fixes.
- Develop or maintain automation tools/scripts (Python, Shell, TCL).
- Support DVT/PVT, factory bring‑up, board re‑spins, and field issues.
- Generate validation reports, bring‑up guides, and debug documentation.
- Communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly to stakeholders.
Benefits
- competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- opportunity for annual RSU grants
- highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
