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# Server Hardware Validation / Systems Integration Engineer

- **Company:** GlobalLogic
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, BIOS, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Dynamic Random-Access Memory, Ethernet, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Hardware Design, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Linux System Administration, PCI Express, Server Administration, Signal Integrity, Test Data, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Nvme, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/25952db0-4e7d-4ee5-9045-8cc7bdeec7ce

## About the Role

* 2-5 years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, server platforms, hardware validation, embedded systems, or a similar field.
 * Practical understanding of computer/server architecture and board-level hardware.
 * Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, or qualification.
 * Good understanding of server components such as CPU, RAM/DRAM, NIC, storage.
 * Familiarity with low-level interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe.
 * Experience using electronic laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
 * Experience with Linux and scripting, preferably Python and/or Bash.
 * Basic understanding of networking concepts and server connectivity.
 * Understanding of hardware/software interaction.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Good written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to work effectively with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams., * Experience working with CDN, data center, cloud infrastructure, or high-volume server environments.
 * Familiarity with Ethernet, high-speed networking, NICs, network troubleshooting, and network traffic testing.
 * Experience with PCIe Gen4/Gen5, NVMe, and high-speed server components.
 * Experience with BIOS, BMC/OpenBMC, firmware, telemetry, or server management.
 * Exposure to thermal validation, signal integrity, power integrity, or system reliability testing.
 * Experience developing automated hardware validation frameworks.
 * Experience working with EVT/DVT/PVT/NPI or similar hardware development phases.
 * Familiarity with server reliability, qualification, and stress-testing methodologies.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

## Description

* Review hardware requirements, schematics, layouts, and platform configurations
 * Perform system bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting across power, thermal, storage, networking, and system management.
 * Perform root-cause analysis of hardware issues and collaborate with other teams to resolve problems.
 * Develop and execute hardware validation and qualification plans for system and server components including CPU, RAM/DRAM, NICs, storage/NVMe devices, PCIe devices, and other platform components.
 * Work with low-level interfaces and protocols such as IC, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe.
 * Use laboratory and diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, networking equipment, and other hardware debugging tools.
 * Develop Python and/or Bash scripts to automate validation activities, collect and analyze test data, parse logs, and generate reports. Work with Linux-based systems for hardware validation, troubleshooting, and test automation.
 * Support networking and connectivity validation relevant to CDN server infrastructure.
 * Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners and component suppliers on technical issues, qualification activities, and validation.
 * Document test procedures, results, failures, root causes, and corrective actions.
 * Support production and post-deployment issue investigation and provide feedback for future hardware improvements