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Principal Systems Engineer, Datacenter Interconnects and Fabric Health

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$240k–$380k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead cross-functional debug of critical system-level issues across hardware and firmware domains focusing on high-speed interconnects and fabrics.

Role type

Principal Systems Engineer (Datacenter Interconnects & Fabric Health)

Builds

Server and data center platforms

Domain

Datacenter hardware, high-speed interconnects, and fabric health

Required skills

System-level debug, root cause analysis, electrical debugging (signal/power integrity), thermal debugging, firmware debugging, cross-functional collaboration, test development, automation scripting, supplier management

Preferred skills

Contract manufacturer experience

Technologies

Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, firmware debug equipment/utilities, BIOS/UEFI, BMC

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional debug of critical system-level issues, perform hands-on root cause analysis of failures, collaborate with engineering teams to develop fixes, develop tests and experiments to identify issues, develop tools and automation for debug workflows, provide technical guidance and mentoring, document debug procedures and mitigation plans, drive corrective and preventive action processes

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship