Automation-Focused Test Software Engineer (AI Hardware)

Penguin Solutions; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k saving plan

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Penguin Solutions seeks a Test Software Developer in Newark, CA to design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for advanced motherboards. Work includes translating hardware validation needs into reliable software tools and collaborating with hardware teams.

You will develop Python, Bash, and Linux applications interfacing with BIOS/UEFI and low-level hardware interfaces for automated validation, with emphasis on DRAM, thermal characterization, and AI workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience developing automated hardware test software for server motherboards.
• Strong Python and Bash scripting for test automation and validation workflows.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise server hardware for AI inference and workload testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automated testing frameworks for server motherboards.
• Create Python, Bash, and Linux applications interfacing with BIOS/UEFI and hardware interfaces.
• Develop test methodologies for DRAM stress, stability, and thermal characterization.
• Configure enterprise servers to run AI inference and heavy workloads.
• Utilize Linux diagnostic tools (ipmitool, dmidecode, i2c-tools) for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Use Cursor to accelerate software development and maintainable code quality.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Validation, and Manufacturing across sites.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Independent work

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

ipmitool

dmidecode

i2c-tools

Cursor

GitLab

GitHub

Job description

Penguin Solutions seeks a Test Software Developer in Newark, CA to design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for advanced motherboards. Work includes translating hardware validation needs into reliable software tools and collaborating with hardware teams.

You will develop Python, Bash, and Linux applications interfacing with BIOS/UEFI and low-level hardware interfaces for automated validation, with emphasis on DRAM, thermal characterization, and AI workloads.