Validation Engineer / System Engineer / Hardware Test Engineer - Jersey City, NJ

Career Mentors, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Validation Engineer to perform hardware performance validation on server platforms in Jersey City, NJ. The role requires expertise in Linux environments, strong scripting skills in Bash and Python, and a solid background in hardware testing. The successful candidate will automate testing processes and integrate OEM APIs. Relocation candidates from the Tri-State area are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Linux (Red Hat) expertise is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware performance testing for servers.
• Solid scripting abilities in Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware performance validation and testing on server platforms.
• Automate test processes using Bash and Python scripting.
• Integrate and validate OEM APIs using XML and JSON formats.

Skills

Linux (Red Hat)

Hardware performance testing

Bash

Python

Bare-metal provisioning

XML

JSON

OEM APIs

Job description

Job Title: Validation Engineer / System Engineer / Hardware Test Engineer
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Relocation candidates accepted from Tri-State area only)
Employment Type: W2 Only (Local/Nearby Candidates Preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hardware performance validation and testing on server platforms.

• Conduct testing and provisioning on bare-metal systems.

• Automate test processes using Bash and Python scripting.

• Work in Linux (Red Hat) environments for test execution, logging, and system setup.

• Integrate and validate OEM APIs using XML and JSON formats.

• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and provisioning-related issues in lab environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Linux (Red Hat) expertise is mandatory.

• Strong hands-on experience with hardware performance testing for servers.

• Solid scripting abilities in Bash and Python.

• Experience with bare-metal provisioning workflows and tooling.

• Familiarity with XML, JSON, and OEM APIs.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with GPU validation for data center servers.

• Hands-on with VMware, vSphere, ESXi, VCF, vRealize.

• Experience with Hyper-V, KVM, KubeVirt, Kubernetes (K8s).

• Exposure to S3 storage, NSX-T, and Nutanix.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and tools.

• Understanding of networking concepts within virtualized environments.

• Experience migrating from OpenStack to Virtual Machine environments.

Note:

• W2 Only – No C2C or third-party submissions.

• Candidates must be able to relocate within the Tri-State area if not currently in Jersey City, NJ.

• Preference given to candidates already located nearby.

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.