Principal Hardware Engineer - Network Hardware Test & Qualification

Principal Hardware Engineer - Network Hardware Test & Qualification position at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

At Oracle, we are building next-generation cloud infrastructure at scale. As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating and qualifying high-performance networking hardware used in Oracle Cloud. This position requires deep expertise in hardware test methodologies, optical interfaces, and system-level debugging to ensure reliability and performance in large-scale deployments.

• Lead hardware validation and qualification efforts for networking systems, including Ethernet switches and optical interconnects
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for functional, stress, and system-level validation
• Perform deep debug and root cause analysis of hardware issues, including BER failures, link instability, and signal integrity problems
• Validate high-speed interfaces and optical links, ensuring performance and compliance with design specifications
• Utilize lab instrumentation such as BERT analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, and related tools for failure analysis and characterization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware design, firmware, and manufacturing teams to drive issue resolution and product quality
• Contribute to test automation, coverage improvement, and validation efficiency
• Ensure hardware meets industry standards and interoperability requirements for deployment in Oracle Cloud infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers within the team

Strong experience in hardware testing and validation of networking platforms, particularly switches and high-speed systems

• Hands-on expertise in testing and debugging optical components and links (transceivers, fiber optics)
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve BER issues, link stability problems, and signal integrity challenges
• Experience with lab equipment including BERT analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers
• Solid understanding of high-speed digital design, SerDes technologies, and Ethernet-based networking
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python) for test development is a plus, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with a strong focus on hardware validation, testing, or system bring-up
• Significant industry experience in hardware test engineering, validation, or debug of high-speed systems

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