> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/283457-sr-hardware-sustaining-dvt-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/283457-sr-hardware-sustaining-dvt-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). --- # Sr. Hardware Sustaining-DVT Engineer - **Company:** Tensordyne, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Hardware Testing, Generative AI - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=640bf982bd899eb1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Test Planning (Quality assurance practices)?, Artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming our world. It can perform cognitive functions that previously only humans could do, such as perceiving interactions across different modalities and environments - with the ability to quickly learn and then solve complex problems. Tensordyne is an AI system solution company that builds very high-performance, low-power generative AI inference systems. Our mission, through the creation of custom silicon, hardware and software, is to enable multimodal Generative AI inference acceleration at scale, with safe, sustainable, high-performance systems for our hyperscaler and neocloud data center customers. We are at the leading edge of advancing the latest research and product improvements for generative Al inference solutions that will make Al even more advantageous for compelling new generative AI applications.Tensordyne is a well funded, fast-paced startup company with headquarters in both Sunnyvale, CA, and Munich, Germany. We also have many talented, * B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer engineering. * 5+ years of hardware validation and/or sustaining experience on board and system level products. * Experience in creating test setups, writing test plans and reports. * Strong knowledge of oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, in-system programmers and analyzers. * Demonstrable experience with EVT, DVT, PVT testing and certification processes. * Self-starter and highly motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment. ## Description In this role, you will be responsible for DVT (Design Verification Testing) and Sustaining for early-stage validation and bring-up of Tensordyne's next-generation hardware products for generative AI inference acceleration. You will drive hardware bring-up for new designs, debug issues, and ensure all systems meet performance and reliability specifications. Responsibilities include creating and executing hardware test plans, validating functionality, identifying and root-causing failures, making design changes, managing part lifecycle, building and maintaining benchtop test environments, and supporting reliability and stress testing across Tensordyne's hardware portfolio., * Support all aspects of hardware system validation and sustaining of Tensordyne's board and system level products. * Gather requirements and specifications from engineering, product and operations teams for planning Hardware Validation and creating Test Plans. * Hands on responsibility for board bring up, programming, performing functional test and design verification and board characterization. * Support Compliance testing activities. * Drive hardware parts selection and vendor qualification processes in collaboration with manufacturing operations. * Analyze failures and find root causes for issues and drive them to resolution. * Make necessary design changes and drive ECO/MCO releases. * Support Diagnostic and Manufacturing Test development activities. * Develop scripts and tools to automate test procedures and data analysis. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## 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) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)