Hardware System Test Engineer
Core
Develop and maintain system-level hardware defect detection tests for AI accelerator server platforms in factory assembly and service/repair environments.
Role type
Hardware System Test Engineer
Builds
Robust, repeatable test implementations for identifying hardware defects in servers and rack-based systems.
Domain
AI hardware / Server infrastructure / Manufacturing & Service
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System/server hardware test engineering, Linux-based test environments, BMC/OpenBMC/Redfish interfaces, Debugging and root-cause analysis, Test code development, Failure data analysis
Preferred skills
AI accelerator/GPU server experience, PCIe Gen4/5/6 systems, Intermittent/marginal failure diagnosis, Liquid-cooled server platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain system-level hardware defect detection tests for individual servers and rack-based systems, Implement tests to detect assembly defects, marginal components, damaged hardware, cabling or interconnect issues, Develop service and field diagnostic tests used for RMA triage, repair validation, and preventative maintenance, Implement deterministic, fast-running tests with clear pass/fail criteria and actionable failure output suitable for manufacturing and service technicians, Develop PCIe defect detection tests to identify lane faults, link degradation, polarity issues, retimer problems, and intermittent connectivity failures, Implement stress and soak tests designed to expose latent or marginal hardware issues, Debug test failures and hardware issues, performing root-cause analysis and escalating design or process issues as appropriate, Analyze factory and field failure data to identify coverage gaps and propose test improvements, Support deployment, versioning, and maintenance of test software across factory and service environments, Collaborate with software development teams to integrate tests into production system software, Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, service, and reliability teams to ensure tests align with known defect modes and operational needs
Seniority
Mid-level (3–7 years experience), hands-on IC