> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1460482-hardware-firmware-validation-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1460482-hardware-firmware-validation-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Hardware / Firmware Validation Engineer

- **Company:** Galactic Minds Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Bash Shell, BIOS, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, PCI Express, Windows PowerShell, Systems Integration, CPLD, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f6b63f0ec00b6fbd

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of server hardware and platform architecture
 * Experience with PCIe high speed interconnects and firmware debugging
 * Knowledge of Redfish, IPMI, Linux and hardware diagnostics
 * Experience with log analysis, root cause investigation and platform validation
 * Scripting experience in Python, Bash or PowerShell
 * Excellent debugging, troubleshooting and communication skills, * Experience with AI accelerator, GPU or ASIC-based platforms
 * Familiarity with FPGA/CPLD technologies and liquid-cooled systems
 * Knowledge of provisioning pipelines and automated validation frameworks, * 5 years of experience in Platform Validation, Hardware Debug, Firmware Validation or System Integration.

## Description

Platform Debug Engineer to support platform bringup validation debug and failure analysis of next generation AI accelerator systems.

The role involves troubleshooting hardware firmware PCIe networking and system level issues while collaborating with cross functional engineering teams., * Debug and validate platform hardware and firmware components

 * Analyse PCIe Gen5 link training, enumeration and connectivity issues
 * Investigate system failures using logs, telemetry, Redfish and IPMI tools
 * Support provisioning pipelines, firmware updates and compliance validation
 * Perform root cause analysis for platform stability, performance and reliability issues
 * Troubleshoot FPGA, CPLD, BMC, BIOS, GPU specific FW related issues
 * Validate rack level telemetry, cooling systems, power sequencing and sensor health
 * Develop automation and debug tools using Python and scripting languages
 * Collaborate with Silicon, BMC, Fabric and Validation teams
 * Document findings and track issues through JIRA/ADO


## Related Videos

- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)
- [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar)
- [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray)
- [How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2112-how-to-submit-cfps-and-get-into-public-speaking-moran-weber)
- [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks)
- [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere)

## Related Articles

- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Dev Digest 188: CfP time, the risks of NPM and IKEA algorithms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/635-dev-digest-188-cfp-time-the-risks-of-npm-and-ikea-algorithms)
- [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)