Motherboard Debug & Validation Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Austin, TX is seeking a highly skilled motherboard debug engineer for on-site work in a manufacturing setting. You will drive debugging and resolution of complex server-class motherboards to reduce backlog and improve throughput.

Responsibilities span hardware, firmware, and networking debugging with Linux-based tools, collaborating with engineering and test teams, and documenting root-cause analyses.

Qualifications

• Expertise in server-class motherboard debugging and failure analysis.
• Experience with Linux-based debugging and test environments.
• Manufacturing experience in high-volume settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth debugging and failure analysis of complex server-style motherboards.
• Drive resolution of board-level issues to reduce backlog and improve throughput.
• Troubleshoot system-level and component-level issues across hardware, firmware, and networking domains.
• Utilize hardware test equipment and Linux-based tools for debugging and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to escalate, analyze, and resolve critical issues.
• Document debug findings, root cause analysis, and corrective actions clearly.
• Communicate status, risks, and technical insights to onsite and remote teams.
• Support occasional visits to headquarters for deeper collaboration and alignment.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to improve test and failure detection processes.

Skills

x86 server architecture

High Speed electrical design

Signal integrity and power integrity

PCIE, DDR, USB, Ethernet interfaces

Linux-based debugging

Networking fundamentals

Tools

Hardware test equipment

Job description

This is an onsite role based in Austin, TX

About the job you're considering

We are looking for a highly skilled motherboard debug engineer with expertise in complex server-class systems. This role is based onsite at the Manufacturing site, where you will play a critical role in reducing the backlog of networking products by driving efficient debugging and resolution.

Your Role

• Perform in-depth debugging and failure analysis of complex server-style motherboards.
• Drive resolution of board-level issues to reduce backlog and improve product throughput
• Troubleshoot system-level and component-level issues across hardware, firmware, and networking domains
• Utilize hardware test equipment’s and Linux based tools environments for motherboard debugging and validation
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to escalated, analyze, and resolve critical issues
• Document debug findings, root cause analysis, and corrective actions clearly and effectively
• Communicate status, risks, and technical insights to both onsite and remote teams
• Support occasional visits to headquarters for deeper collaboration, debugging, and team alignment
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand and improve test and failure detection processes

Your Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of x86 server architecture
• Strong experience in High Speed electrical design validation and testing.
• Experience in signal integrity and power integrity concepts.
• Familiarity with PCIE , DDR , USB , ETHRENET interfaces, design validation.
• Proven expertise in board-level troubleshooting of complex server-class motherboards
• Solid experience with Linux-based debugging and strong networking fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical findings and processes
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments is highly desirable

Nice to Have

Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing and test processes, including:

• AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
• 5DX (X-ray Inspection)
• Boundary Scan
• Functional Testing
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and may occasionally travel to Santa Clara headquarters to work with the core engineering and test teams, ensuring alignment and support for ongoing issues.