Product Development Engineer

Themesoft Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Themesoft Inc. team in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to join the Operations NPI/Product Development Engineering group. You will support hardware server testing, debugging, and failure analysis in a night-shift lab environment.

You will triage server platform failures, perform root-cause analysis, and enable smooth factory and NPI operations for datacenter platforms while working closely with HW/FW/SW teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hardware server testing and debugging for datacenter platforms.
• Strong Linux proficiency including log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with CPUs/GPUs/memory/storage/networking.
• Familiarity with test software used in factory/NPI settings and log review.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-level hardware triage and troubleshooting for server platforms.
• Debug server platforms, perform minor rework, retesting, and recovery.
• Review logfiles; make initial triage decisions and escalate as needed.
• Support hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and test development for complex systems.
• Develop and maintain test automation and diagnostic scripts using Shell/Python.
• Install and validate OS/firmware/software; work in bare-metal and virtualized environments.
• Collaborate with HW/FW/SW, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve yield and reliability.
• Contribute to SOPs and documentation for assembly, test, debug, and failure analysis.

Skills

Hardware testing

Linux proficiency

Scripting (Shell/Python)

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Diagnostics software

Logfile analysis tools

Job description

Work Arrangement: Onsite, Night Shift.

Contract Duration: Starts with 12 Months.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible to join the Operations NPI/Product Development Engineering team to support hardware server testing, debugging, and failure analysis in a night-shift lab environment. You will triage server platform failures, perform root-cause analysis, and enable smooth factory and NPI operations for datacenter platforms and will work closely with teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform first-level hardware triage and troubleshooting for server platforms (HGX/DGX/MGX or similar).
• Debug server platforms per published guidelines; perform minor rework, retesting, and recovery of units.
• Review logfiles and make initial triage decisions; escal
• Support hardware board bring-up, diagnostics, and test development for complex systems and interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, NVLink, InfiniBand, I2C/SPI, USB, etc.).
• Develop and maintain test automation and diagnostic scripts using Shell/Python.
• Install and validate OS, firmware, and software stacks; work in bare-metal and virtualized environments.
• Collaborate with HW/FW/SW engineering, manufacturing partners, and quality teams to drive yield and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to SOPs and documentation for assembly, test, debug, and failure analysis for internal/CM teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in hardware server testing and debugging (datacenter servers or equivalent).
• Strong Linux proficiency (Ubuntu/RedHat/CentOS/etc.): command line, log analysis, troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with server platforms and major components (CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, networking).
• Familiarity with diagnostics/test software used in factory/NPI settings and ability to review logfiles for triage.
• Scripting experience in Shell and/or Python for test automation and data collection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to produce clear daily reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Exposure to high-speed interfaces and protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, NVLink, InfiniBand, I2C/SPI).
• Experience with firmware/BIOS/BMC, OS installation, and basic rework in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted test/automation tools and agile workflows.

Work Conditions:

• Night shift onsite in Santa Clara, CA; may require occasional domestic/international travel (typically 2–3 times per quarter) depending on program needs.
• Must comply with lab safety, ESD, and security policies.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

[Themesoft Inc] is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Regards,

Purnima Pobbathy

Senior Technical Recruiter

972 737 8626

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