System Validation Engineer

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Jose, CA is seeking a systems validation engineer responsible for validating IPMI, Redfish, BIOS, firmware, and software tools for strategic customers.

You will lead testing, perform root-cause analysis, support on-site deployments, travel as needed, and collaborate across global teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with data center or server validation will be valued, with opportunities to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering/computer field.
• 3+ years in systems validation, firmware validation, or technical support.
• Hands-on experience with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and BIOS validation.
• Strong troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
• Willingness to travel for on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level validation and testing of IPMI, Redfish, BIOS, firmware, and software tools.
• Provide technical support for strategic customer issues via root cause analysis and timely communication.
• Support on-site deployment and validation at customer data centers with travel as needed.
• Lead or participate in failure analysis and prepare 8D reports documenting root causes and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain test plans, procedures, evaluation reports, and dashboards.
• Participate in customer and internal reviews, offering technical updates and recommendations.
• Support global team collaboration to maintain validation coverage across time zones.
• Enforce quality standards and identify process improvements for efficiency.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level validation and testing of IPMI, Redfish, BIOS, firmware, and software tools for strategic customers, including functional, stress, regression, and automation testing.
• Provide technical support for strategic customer issues by performing root cause analysis, driving resolution, and ensuring clear internal coordination and timely communication.
• Support on-site deployment and validation activities at customer data centers, requiring travel to customer sites as needed.
• Lead or participate in failure analysis for critical issues and prepare 8D reports, clearly documenting root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, evaluation reports, and customer status dashboards.
• Participate in customer and internal issue review meetings, providing technical updates and recommendations.
• Support global team collaboration to maintain continuous validation coverage and timely response for high-priority projects across time zones.
• Enforce system and software quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve validation processes and support efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in systems validation, firmware validation, or technical support, preferably with data center or server industry experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and BIOS validation, along with system‑level troubleshooting.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise customers and handling complex technical issues.
• Ability and willingness to travel for on‑site customer support when required.
• Experience with on‑site deployment support or customer data center environments is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of validation methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking processes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, including Python and shell scripting, is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with networking, switch validation, or rack‑level integration is a plus.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.

Demonstrates expertise in systems validation and technical support, with a strong focus on BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and BIOS validation. Proficient in creating test plans and conducting thorough root cause analysis while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams.