System Engineer
$100,000–$120,000 year
On-site · San Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
The System Engineer will lead the technical development and validation of in-house multi-node server platforms, including next-generation systems and OCP-based solutions. This role requires a self-driven engineer with leadership and hands-on experience with server hardware and system-level validation. Act as SME to support Product Management and Engineering in system architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment for data center and enterprise customers. Focus areas include CPU, motherboard, memory, storage, networking, GPU, PCIe, SATA, and SAS protocols, with responsibilities spanning system bring-up, lab validation, debugging and root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality, schedule, and performance targets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- 3 to 5 years of experience in server system development, validation, or production-related roles
- Strong understanding of server architecture and hardware, including CPU, motherboard, memory, storage, networking, GPU
- PCIe, SATA, SAS protocols
- OS-level concepts and system integration
- Experience with system configuration, validation, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance benchmarking
- Familiarity with Intel and AMD platforms; experience with HPC and vSAN environments is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
- Proficiency with hand and power tools for system assembly and hardware installation
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
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