Technical Lead - System Validation Architect
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the architecture and execution of Linux-based validation frameworks for Arm-based data center SoCs. Define end-to-end validation strategy, coverage models, and testing across functional, stress, performance, and corner-case scenarios. Translate hardware specs into structured, parameterized test plans; guide tool selection, workload configurations, and standards for test case definition, result validation, and reporting. Review Python-based automation and orchestration; collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to debug issues. Requires strong knowledge of Arm SoC architecture, Linux systems, 8+ years in validation/perf engineering, expertise in CPU/memory/I/O (DDR, HBM, NUMA, PCIe), and proficiency with benchmarking tools (stress-ng, fio, iperf) and Python for automation. Desirable experience with large-scale/data center systems, C/C++, and leadership/mentoring. Benefits in the USA include health, retirement, and wellness programs.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in system validation, performance engineering, or low-level systems development
- Strong knowledge of Arm SoC architecture and Linux systems
- Deep understanding of CPU architecture, cache coherency, memory systems (DDR, HBM, NUMA) and high-speed I/O technologies such as PCIe
- Experience defining validation strategies, coverage models, and validation methodologies
- Hands-on experience using and tuning benchmarking tools such as stress-ng, fio, and iperf
- Strong Python programming skills for process automation, system coordination, and data examination
- Experience with performance analysis software including perf and PMU counters
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Desirable: experience with large-scale/data center systems; C/C++ and Python system-level development; leadership or mentoring experience; scalable validation infrastructure and automation frameworks; knowledge of AI infrastructure or hyperscale compute systems
- USA Benefits
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