Principal Systems Engineer, Datacenter Interconnects, Fabric Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead the cross-functional troubleshooting of critical system-level challenges across hardware and firmware areas, emphasizing high-speed interconnects and fabrics.

• Conduct hands-on root cause investigations of failures during system validation, production, or field operations.

• Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and firmware engineers, as well as manufacturing teams to create and validate solutions.

• Design and execute tests and experiments to pinpoint and replicate complex issues.

• Create tools, scripts, and automation processes to enhance debugging workflows.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams.

• Document debugging procedures, findings, and mitigation strategies.

• Drive corrective and preventive action initiatives with suppliers and internal teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines (or equivalent experience).

• Over 15 years of experience in system-level debugging in data center/server environments or similar hardware platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of system architecture including CPUs, memory, high-speed I/Os, power delivery, thermal management, and firmware.

• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing electrical issues, encompassing signal integrity and power integrity.

• Proven track record in resolving thermal concerns, such as airflow and cooling design.

• Established experience in debugging firmware anomalies, including BIOS/UEFI and BMC.

• Proficient in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and firmware debugging tools/utilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across various fields and teams.

• Experience with contract manufacturers and suppliers is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment