Principal Firmware Validation Engineer
Core
Owns coordination, validation environment setup, integration, and debugging of system software/firmware across AI server architecture domains (SoC FWs, Drivers, BIOS, BMC, Rack Manager) to ensure alignment with architectural goals.
Role type
Principal Firmware Validation Engineer
Builds
AI server firmware and system software
Domain
Embedded systems / AI Server Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System-level firmware integration and validation, Debugging and troubleshooting of platform issues, Automation framework setup and deployment (Python/C++), CI/CD pipeline management, Hardware debugging (JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer), Test plan creation and execution, Cross-functional collaboration with architects and development teams
Preferred skills
Coaching team members, Exploring noble methods to improve test coverage and release efficiency, Creating automated dashboards for system health and quality
Technologies
Python, C, C++, JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, FPGA, Emulation, Simulation
Responsibilities
Create validation plans and develop validation content, Automate test execution and release processes, Debug and triage observed/reported failures and production-level issues, Ensure systematic closure of issues for subsequent releases, Create automated dashboards to reflect system health and quality, Collaborate with architects and component dev teams for roadmap improvements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship