Hardware Validation Engineer

UST; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) employer matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Paid sick leave

Job summary

UST seeks a Hardware Validation Engineer to design, execute, and lead validation for datacenter platforms with GPU/CPU modules and complex peripherals. You will drive tests across bring-up to production, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate across HW/SW teams to resolve issues.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in validation environments, strong digital/circuit and CPU/GPU knowledge, and hands-on lab tool proficiency, including Python scripting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hardware/software validation environments.
• Solid grasp of digital and circuit design, CPU/GPU architecture.
• Hands-on lab tools experience and scripting ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute validation plans for GPU/CPU modules and peripheral cards.
• Lead debugging, triage issues, perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct electrical, functional, and stress testing on interfaces like PCIe, I2C, SPI, SMBus, USB, and power loops.
• Drive validation across product lifecycle from bring-up to production.
• Partner cross-functionally to solve HW/SW challenges.
• Develop and implement diagnostic suite test plans for builds.
• Participate in schematic and PCB layout reviews.

Skills

Hardware validation

Python scripting

ARM architecture

Analytical skills

Debugging

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Hardware Validation Engineer

UST is searching for a Hardware Validation Engineer to design, execute, and lead validation efforts for cutting-edge datacenter platforms featuring GPU/CPU modules and complex peripheral integration.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute comprehensive validation plans for GPU/CPU modules and peripheral cards integrated into datacenter platforms
• Lead debugging, triage complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and verify fixes
• Conduct electrical, functional, and stress testing on interfaces like I2C, SPI, SMBUS, PCIe, USB, and power control loops
• Drive validation across product lifecycle stages-from initial bring-up to production release
• Partner cross-functionally to solve HW/SW challenges
• Develop and implement diagnostic suite test plans for engineering builds
• Participate in schematic and PCB layout reviews for future designs

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• 3+ years' experience in hardware/software validation environments
• Solid grasp of digital and circuit design, CPU/GPU architecture, and computer systems
• Hands-on expertise with lab tools: oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages (Shell, Perl)
• Familiarity with ARM CPU architecture and its validation practices
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Desired Skills:

Desired Skills

• Prior validation experience with CPU/GPU/SOC hardware
• Understanding of control systems, PID tuning, and power transistor fundamentals
• Experience with test automation and scripting for validation optimization
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Santa Clara, California

Compensation Range:

$75,000-$113,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations-delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees also are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

Hardware Development, Physical Design, SystemVerilog, Design for Manufacturing

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Compensation range: $ 75,000.00 to 113,000.00 per year