Validation Engineer - Team Lead

Cloud Destinations; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to lead testing and validation of semiconductor components and data center hardware. The position requires over 7 years of experience in hardware validation, deep expertise in Python and Linux scripting, and debugging skills. The firm offers a competitive hourly rate and a full-time role focused on ensuring hardware reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hardware validation and system-level testing.
• Expertise in designing and executing validation tests for semiconductor components and GPUs.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Linux scripting for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation test plans for hardware.
• Perform debugging and analyze hardware failures.
• Collaborate with software engineers for testing compatibility.

Skills

Hardware validation

Python scripting

Linux scripting

Electrical debugging

System architecture understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

PCIe analyzer

Job description

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Company Description

Cloud Destinations, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in digital transformation, enterprise application development, and large-scale cloud migrations across sectors like Healthcare, Retail, and Technology. We are experts in multi-cloud operations, DevOps, SecOps, data center management, and IoT. Our globally distributed team consists of skilled technical experts and effective leaders who contribute to our success through teamwork and respect for diversity. For more information, please visit www.clouddestinations.com and security.clouddestinations.com.

Rate: $65/hr on W2

Duration: 12 months+

Job Description:

• We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Validation Engineer to lead the testing and validation of semiconductor components, data center hardware, and GPUs.
• Must have strong experience in System Level Validation, which includes rack level systems as well as tray level systems.
• This role requires deep expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing validation tests, as well as hands-on experience with Python and Linux scripting for test automation and software testing methodologies.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and functionality of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Hardware Validation:

• Develop and execute validation test plans for semiconductor components, data center hardware, and GPUs, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards.
• Perform power, thermal, and stress testing, as well as functional validation across different hardware configurations.
• Debug and analyze hardware failures, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and drive resolutions.
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, PCIe analyzers, etc.) to troubleshoot issues and validate signals.

Software & Automation Testing:

• Write and execute Python and Linux scripts to automate test execution, data collection, and analysis.
• Develop software validation tests to ensure driver, firmware, and system-level compatibility with hardware.
• Analyze system logs and software performance, debugging issues related to firmware, OS, or drivers.
• Collaborate with software engineers to validate interoperability between hardware components and software stacks.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance bottlenecks.
• Generate reports and present validation results, ensuring clear communication of findings and recommendations.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to implement test improvements and optimize system validation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware validation, system-level testing, and software validation.
• Expertise in designing and executing validation tests for chips, data center hardware, and GPUs. Rack and tray level system validation.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Linux scripting for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience with software validation, including driver, firmware, and OS compatibility testing.
• Hands-on experience with hardware validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, PCIe analyzers, etc.). Oscilloscope is a MUST
• Deep understanding of system architectures, including CPU-GPU interactions, memory subsystems, and high-speed interconnects.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, both at the hardware and software level.
• Must be strong in Electrical debugging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in data center environments or high-performance computing applications.
• Familiarity with machine learning workloads and their impact on hardware and software validation.
• Knowledge of Linux environments, scripting, and system performance profiling tools.
• Experience with DFx methodologies, failure analysis, and post-silicon bring-up.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks for hardware-software validation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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