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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineer - GPU & AI Infrastructure - **Company:** Roblox - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $243,290.0 - $295,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, BIOS, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Prometheus, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Performance Testing, Grafana, Data Analytics, Roblox, Nvme - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/7463674?gh_jid=7463674 ## About the Role * Education: BA/BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with equivalent practical experience. * GPU Expertise: 5+ years of hardware engineering experience with a specific focus on GPU architecture (NVIDIA HGX/MGX platforms preferred), AI accelerators, or high-performance compute (HPC) systems. * Deep Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of modern data center technologies, including PCIe fabric, NVLink, InfiniBand, and liquid cooling systems for high-TDP hardware. * Testing Skills: Hands-on experience testing and validating CPU, Memory (HBM/DDR5), Storage (NVMe), and high-speed networking subsystems in a Linux environment. * Programming: Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++ for developing hardware validation tools and automation scripts. * Systemic Debugging: Expert-level skills in debugging complex server issues remotely, with the ability to analyze kernel logs, hardware registers, and bus-level captures. You Are: * A Problem Solver: Decisive and effective at tracking hardware issues from identification through to fleet-wide resolution. * A Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to translate complex hardware constraints into actionable insights for software teams. * Collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional projects with Data Center Ops, SRE, and external vendors. * Adaptable: Willing to travel occasionally to data centers or vendor sites to oversee hardware deployments or "first-of-a-kind" builds. ## Description * Architect & Prototype: Prototype next-generation GPU-accelerated hardware platforms, ensuring seamless integration between high-density compute nodes, high-speed interconnects (NVLink/PCIe Gen5/6), and system firmware. * GPU Optimization: Drive the integration, performance testing, and debugging of GPUs in our fleet, focusing specifically on hardware-level optimizations, driver tuning, and thermal/power management. * Validation & Certification: Develop and execute rigorous evaluation and stress-testing strategies for GPU-heavy server platforms to ensure they meet Roblox's unique demands for real-time rendering and low-latency AI inference. * Firmware & Systems: Lead firmware qualification (BIOS/BMC) and troubleshooting, implementing automation systems to manage GPU health, firmware updates. * Vendor Collaboration: Provide technical guidance and deep-dive feedback to hardware vendors. Lead critical investigations into component-level failures, triaging issues across the hardware, driver, and kernel layers. * Observability: Build and maintain advanced monitoring stacks (Grafana/Prometheus) to track GPU metrics like HBM utilization, thermal throttling events, and PCIe bandwidth saturation. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [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) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)