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  • Hardware Validation (EDVT) Engineer

    Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    The application window is expected to close on 01/23/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role requires the employee to work onsite at the Austin, Texas office location. Meet the Team The ENT (Enterprise) Hardware Assurance team supports electrical hardware validation testing across a broad range of products, including Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Catalyst 9000 switches, IoT devices, and more. As part of the ENT Hardware Assurance engineering group, you will collaborate with teams such as Hardware Design, ASIC Design, Power Engineering, Signal Integrity, Diagnostic Engineering, and Software Engineering. This collaborative environment will broaden your expertise, enable you to validate complex platforms, and contribute to the delivery of innovative products to the market. Your Impact As a member of the ENT Hardware Assurance team, you will validate hardware platforms for Cisco's networking products. These products include Ethernet copper and optical interfaces ranging from 1Gbps to 100Gbps, PoE up to 90W, as well as IoT Wi-Fi and routing solutions. In this role, you will contribute by modifying test scripts and validating products to ensure their quality and reliability. You will also participate in developing and implementing AI solutions for hardware validation. Participate as part of a project team of engineers in the specification, design, development, and testing of hardware. Define unit and system-level test processes and procedures. Perform complex system-level unit and integration tests; debug and mitigate complex system-level problems. Assist with root cause analysis of field issues and support customer concerns Collaborate with software engineers to develop an AI model for analyzing test results. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's in computer engineering or computer science with 2+ years of hardware validation experience, or Master's degree in computer engineering or computer science with 1+ years of experience Experience with test and measurement equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and network traffic generators Experience with hardware blocks and subsystems, including CPU/microcontrollers, data paths, control paths, and clocking Preferred Qualifications: Experience in AI development tools or frameworks Understanding of signal and power integrity principles Ability to broadly apply networking principles, theories, and field concepts to product testing Ability to draw parallels between hardware architecture, networking product architecture, and OSI networking fundamentals Understanding of L2/L3 routing and switching, LAN/WAN topologies, and Cisco router and switch configurations using IPv4/IPv6/MPLS/VRF Experience with instrument control and automation, with Python or Visual Studio code scripting skills Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $95,700.00 to $131,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $110,400.00 - $183,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $106,600.00 - $162,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
    $110.4k-183.6k yearly 1d ago
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  • Sr. Post-Silicon Systems Validation Engineer, Annapurna Labs

    Amazon 4.7company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Annapurna Labs, is an organization within AWS, that is responsible for building custom silicon and software for AWS customers. With development centers in the U.S. and Israel, Annapurna is at the forefront of innovation by combining cloud scale with the world's most talented engineers. The Annapurna team covers multiple disciplines including silicon engineering, hardware design and verification, software, and operations. As part of Annapurna Labs Silicon Validation team, you'll have the opportunity to validate the next generation of cloud computing machine learning accelerators. You'll experience what it's like to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and start-up like environment filled with some of the brightest minds in the industry. The work we do is not only cutting-edge and internet-scale but also deeply important to our customers. The team's validation is used to test every component of our hardware and software to come together into products that our customers use for Machine Learning acceleration. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world. The scope of this role includes validation of the vertical stack of Silicon, PCB, High Speed components e.g., HBM, PCIe and Chip to Chip, inter-systems and system to system. Diving deep into new technology hardware components and scaling technologies that power our Machine Learning boards and servers at scale. Key job responsibilities As a Senior Validation engineer, you are responsible for validating the chip and system architecture for the next generation Machine Learning Acceleration (MLA) product family. You work closely with design, software & architecture teams and develop in-depth chip and system validation plans, execute on the validation plans, debug and take the MLA product to successful production ramp. This includes validating the design to achieve the best performance, identify bottlenecks and work with design/architecture teams to resolve them. Our work does not stop at production ramp, we continue to support our servers in the datacenter through their lifecycle. A day in the life * Architect system validation strategies * Develop system validation methodologies and infrastructures for validating machine learning HW and neural networks * Evaluate and improve performance of Machine Learning systems * Work with other functional teams to ensure delivery of high quality systems to AWS data centers * Own validation schedules and reporting of progress metrics * Provide technical mentoring for junior team members Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or Bachelor's degree - 5+ years of non-internship system test development, code reviews, source control management, build processes, automated deployments, and operations experience. - Experience with Linux environments and Git. - Experience with server hardware and debug tools Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Machine Learning Hardware/Software Architecture - Experience with CI/CD - Experience with EDA Simulations or Emulation Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************* . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
    $151.3k-261.5k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Senior Validation Engineer

    Cirrus Logic, Inc. 4.8company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! We're looking for a Senior Validation Engineer to join our dynamic validation organization. In this role, you'll be part of a team that ensures our next-generation mixed-signal processing, battery charging, and power management ICs meet the highest standards of performance and efficiency. These high-performance chips enable incredible user experiences while delivering industry-leading power efficiency. Ready to make an impact? Join Cirrus Logic and help us shape the future of audio and power management technology while growing your career in an environment that values innovation and collaboration. What You'll Do * Develop comprehensive validation plans for IP and chip-level test cases based on datasheets and collaboration with design and systems engineers. * Participate in design and architecture reviews, recommending Design-for-Validation (DFV) hooks to maximize coverage. * Design FPGA emulation and silicon validation boards, and review layouts before fabrication. * Build automation frameworks and scripts (Python, C, etc.) to streamline validation and regression testing. * Execute pre- and post-silicon tests on lab benches to verify functionality and performance. * Expand test coverage across multiple products and firmware releases. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to junior engineers. * Analyze test results using tools like Spotfire or JMP and assist in debugging ATE test issues. Required Skills and Qualifications * BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years. * Experience in FPGA-based emulation, pre/post-silicon validation, and mixed-signal IP design/validation. * Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, C, or similar). * Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, analyzers). * Strong knowledge of analog/digital design, power electronics, and mixed-signal building blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, LDOs, SMPSs). * Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Preferred Skills and Qualifications * Experience with automation frameworks and hardware tools (FPGA, DSP, NI Data Acquisition). * Familiarity with industry interface standards (I2C, SPI, USB, I2S, TDM). * High-power validation experience with SMPS testing. * PCB design and layout expertise with signal integrity and thermal considerations. * Strong grasp of mixed-signal test theory (Nyquist theorem, oversampling, aliasing). * Ability to anticipate edge cases and think beyond the datasheet. #LI-CC1 #LI-Hybrid Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role. Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
    $110k-139k yearly est. 27d ago
  • SoC Validation Engineer

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. As part of Silicon Validation Team, you will focus on silicon validation, debug and root cause related to anomalous behaviors using system work-loads. (Circuit marginalities, process-design interactions, logic bugs). You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs with system workloads. - In this role, you will be working closely with functional test writers to understand high level architectures of each IP blocks within Apple SoCs and define applicable validation plans. You will then execute such system tests, through scripts/automation framework, on large volume of prototype SoCs across Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) corners. - Looking for any potential issues, as well as characterizing the functional voltage (lvcc) of SoCs under such workloads. When issue occurs, you will be the first line of debugger to triage issues and isolate/bucketize failures. - Work with domain experts to define DoEs, come up with root cause theories, and test possible workarounds. In addition, you will characterize functional voltages (lvcc) of SoCs under system workloads, analyze data across voltage domains, provide feedbacks to PE (product engineers) to define product operation voltages as well as recommend contents to testing/screening environment. - Collaborate with downstream testing teams (SoC test teams, system test teams, etc) to facilitate resolving issues happening in their environment. Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer architectures (cache, memory hierarchy, data pipelines) and logic design. Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl. A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field
    $113k-146k yearly est. 38d ago
  • System Validation Engineer (Desktop/Laptop/WS)

    AMD 4.9company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    What you do at AMD changes everything At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible. We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies - building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team. System Validation Engineer (Desktop/Laptop/WS) THE ROLE: In this position, you will serve as a system engineer for a global operation passionate about validating, evaluating, and improving end user experience of OEM customer Client PC systems. You will collaborate multi-functionally to define and validate firmware, driver, BIOS, and new OS releases to optimize system performance, stability and improve user experience (Net Promoter Score factors) of all latest commercial and consumer OEM systems. In addition, you will define and implement competitive analysis, identify top improvement opportunities, drive corrective actions, and prepare reports for review at the Executive level within AMD and with Customers. Key responsibilities: Work cohesively with team members and lab leads to develop schedule and test execution of workstreams to support business objectives To develop, to fine tune test content, methodologies, automate test execution and analysis Review and Analyze test results for anomalies and out of bound conditions, drive root cause and corrective actions for such cases Collaborate with R&D teams on best known configuration (BKC) SW/FW stack and OS updates, as well as developing methodologies to evaluate key NPS metrics and use case scenarios Perform competitive analysis between AMD based OEM systems and targeted competitor platforms Executive level reporting of key metrics, issue resolution actions, and top opportunity areas Required skills: Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant working experience in system development or debug. Specific x86 system experience preferred System validation of hardware platforms and related software ecosystem Must be well-organized, technically oriented, and a self-starter with a proven track record to work collaboratively and coordinate the activities of geographically distributed technical teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills Quick to adapt to dynamic business and technical requirements Motivated by working in a fast-paced matrixed organization and multi-site environment Academic credentials: BS or master's degree in related field preferred Location: Austin, TX #LI-DR3 We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Requisition Number: 135443 Country: United States State: Texas City: Austin Job Function: Design AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We consider candidates regardless of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status. Please click here for more information.
    $96k-125k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Post-Silicon Systems Validation Engineer, Annapurna Labs

    Annapurna Labs 4.6company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Annapurna Labs, is an organization within AWS, that is responsible for building custom silicon and software for AWS customers. With development centers in the U.S. and Israel, Annapurna is at the forefront of innovation by combining cloud scale with the world's most talented engineers. The Annapurna team covers multiple disciplines including silicon engineering, hardware design and verification, software, and operations. As part of Annapurna Labs Silicon Validation team, you'll have the opportunity to validate the next generation of cloud computing machine learning accelerators. You'll experience what it's like to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and start-up like environment filled with some of the brightest minds in the industry. The work we do is not only cutting-edge and internet-scale but also deeply important to our customers. The team's validation is used to test every component of our hardware and software to come together into products that our customers use for Machine Learning acceleration. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world. The scope of this role includes validation of the vertical stack of Silicon, PCB, High Speed components e.g., HBM, PCIe and Chip to Chip, inter-systems and system to system. Diving deep into new technology hardware components and scaling technologies that power our Machine Learning boards and servers at scale. Key job responsibilities As a Senior Validation engineer, you are responsible for validating the chip and system architecture for the next generation Machine Learning Acceleration (MLA) product family. You work closely with design, software & architecture teams and develop in-depth chip and system validation plans, execute on the validation plans, debug and take the MLA product to successful production ramp. This includes validating the design to achieve the best performance, identify bottlenecks and work with design/architecture teams to resolve them. Our work does not stop at production ramp, we continue to support our servers in the datacenter through their lifecycle. A day in the life * Architect system validation strategies * Develop system validation methodologies and infrastructures for validating machine learning HW and neural networks * Evaluate and improve performance of Machine Learning systems * Work with other functional teams to ensure delivery of high quality systems to AWS data centers * Own validation schedules and reporting of progress metrics * Provide technical mentoring for junior team members - Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience in computer architecture - 3+ years of non-internship system test development, code reviews, source control management, build processes, automated deployments, and operations experience. - Experience with Linux environments and Git. - Experience with Machine Learning Hardware/Software Architecture - Experience with CI/CD - Experience with EDA Simulations or Emulation Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
    $129.3k-223.6k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Power Validation Engineer

    Nvidia 4.9company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. NVIDIA is looking for motivated System Power Validation Engineers to use your creativity to work at NVIDIA with the highly inventive team. What you'll be doing: System/board level debug and validation of NVIDIA's products in fields like GPU cards, MGX servers, automotive, robotics, industrial PC, and consumer electronics to ensure the highest quality products reach the market. Managing and accomplishing system power bring-up and debug processes. Collaborating with power vendors to resolve issues and improve our power solutions. Develop and simulate power solution test platforms. Supporting the improvement of future products and power solution roadmaps. Working closely with the design, validation, system design, system validation, silicon design, thermal/mechanical design teams, and vendors to root cause bugs and issues. Contributing to the development of new power validation procedures What we need to see: BS, MS, or PhD in Power Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of related experience in power validation. Proven understanding of power electronics fundamentals, with experience in closed-loop control, innovative 48V topologies, multiphase regulators, high power density architecture, Power Distribution Network (PDN) impedance analysis, power devices, and power management. Deep technical knowledge of telemetry and protection management, design for debugging, security, safety and reliability, and failure analysis. Experience with power circuit design, magnetics, modeling, failure analysis, performance analysis, bring-up, debug, and verification. Proficiency in various programming and scripting languages, including C/C++ and JavaScript, as well as Linux. Proficiency with development and simulation tools, lab equipment setup, and fixing skills. Team-oriented demeanor, with a "can do" attitude and excitement for solving multi-disciplinary challenges in fast-paced, layered environments. Good verbal and written communication skills; organized, team-oriented, and effective in working with management, collaborators, peers, suppliers, and customers. Strong leadership, facilitation, problem-solving, cross-disciplinary, and program management skills. Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family *********************** Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
    $106k-141k yearly est. Auto-Apply 31d ago
  • Principal Validation Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation 4.8company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    The Artificial Intelligence Silicon Engineering team is seeking passionate, driven, and intellectually curious computer/electrical engineers to deliver premium-quality designs once considered impossible. We are responsible for delivering cutting-edge AI designs that can perform complex and high-performance functions in an extremely efficient manner. We are looking for a Principal Validation Engineer with expertise in one or more of the following validation domains : functional, electrical, high speed interfaces, memory, power/performance, debug/BU and tool development. You will be part of the Post-Silicon Validation team in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence System on Chip (AISoC) Silicon Org. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. #SCHIE Responsibilities * Develop validation strategy, requirements, environments, tools, and methodologies including debug board and hardware/software requirements * Apply your knowledge of validation principles and techniques and your judgement to write test plans and implement them by developing test content, scripts, tools, and other verification collateral * Execute content in post-silicon, triage, and debug failures * Apply your growth mindset to learn and adapt in a complex and dynamic environment * Engage with partners to drive continuous improvement to design, validation plans/collateral, and methodology to prevent, reduce, and/or find bugs sooner, more easily, or more reliably * Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other engineers in your areas of expertise * Collaborate with and influence architects, logic designers, verification engineers, other post-silicon validators, and IP and tool providers * Delight your customers by providing high quality results on schedule * Provide technical leadership with respect and integrity * Apply your expertise towards pre-silicon verification plans, tests, and debug of your area Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience * OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience * OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: * Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. * This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Preferred Requirements: * Applied understanding of Computer Architecture and SoC validation principles, including: * Broad understanding of SoC subsystem, SoC system level, and platform level functionality * Writing scripts/software with industry standard languages such as Python or C/C++. * Leadership experience driving Post-Silicon validation and characterization and successful execution * Demonstrated success in running cross-disciplinary taskforces * Verification, logic design or validation experience as part of a CPU, SoC and/or IP development team. * Proven leadership skills * Experience with high-speed IO (ethernet, PCIe) * Understanding of board level schematics * Understanding of system level software and firmware * Demonstrated success in hardware/software debug efforts * Communication, collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to lead, grow, and contribute to diverse and inclusive teams * Hands on expertise debugging silicon failures using on chip debug features (like trace or JTAG) as well as test equipment (like protocol analyzers, bit error rate testers, logic analyzers, high speed oscilloscopes) Silicon Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
    $188k-304.2k yearly 4d ago
  • Systems Validation and Verification Engineer III

    Skygrid

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services. The SkyGrid team is looking for a Systems Validation and Verification Engineer to support the planning and execution of the system validation, integration, and verification activities. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, design and execute manual and automated test cases, and document and maintain test results. You will ensure that industry standards and regulations along with quality assurance practices are implemented. You will be responsible for supporting integration testing which involves validating interfaces, data flow, and communication protocols to identify and resolve integration issues. When issues arise, this person will manage problem reports by documenting, prioritizing, and tracking them through resolution. Performance Objectives: Identify the validation and verification activities for system and subsystem requirements Develop validation and verification procedures and reports Identify the test setup and environment for “black-box” systems Maintain validation and verification matrices Responsibilities: Review system and subsystem requirements for accuracy, completeness, and testability Plan and conduct validation, integration, and verification activities for system and subsystem requirements per ARP 4754A criteria Work closely with functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans and procedures Identify and design the test setup and environment for “black-box” systems Develop and execute test cases and methodologies, including manual and automated test approaches Execute complex test procedures in an evolving environment while identifying and documenting modifications Document and maintain test results and test reports Ensure the testing process aligns with industry standards, regulations, and quality assurance practices Prepare documentation, artifacts, and traces to support delivery and review of program deliverables Collaborate with customers in support of system integration Participate in technical reviews Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree. 7+ years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace-related industry. Experience in integration, verification, and validation of complex avionics or terrestrial systems. Experience in planning and conducting integration testing to ensure seamless collaboration. Experience with ARP 4754A. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Engineering degree, (Masters), from an accredited institution. Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254 and DO-331. Familiarity with testing network systems. Join Our Team and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options. Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings. Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources. Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide. Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee. Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $85k-116k yearly est. 22d ago
  • CPU Validation Engineers

    Krg Technology 4.0company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Ajith KRG Technologies, Inc., ******************** 25000 Avenue Stanford, Suite #243, Valencia, CA 91355 Direct : ************ Ext : 310 Job Title: CPU Validation Engineers Location: Austin, TX, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR, Columbia, SC Duration: Contract Job Description: Job Responsibilities Include: · Write verification test plans, and associated tests to execute those plans. · Debug failing tests, then work with designers and architects to resolve bugs. o Successful Validation Engineers can anticipate failure modes, and write punishing test content to stress the design and identify bugs. · Analyze coverage gaps and devise strategies to fill coverage holes. · Behavioral traits for this position include: o Strong problem solving skills o Tolerance of ambiguity o Pro-actively drive debug issues to closure o Good interpersonal skills Qualifications Must have a Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. · Minimum of 15 years' experience in Post-Si Validation · Minimum of 15 years' experience with computer architecture and micro-architecture Preferred Qualifications: · Experience with Syntetic Test environments · Experience with Linux operating system · Experience with HW emulation · Experience with software design and coding · Familiarity with x86 assembly language · Familiarity with standard CPU interface protocols (ex: DDR, PCIe, etc.) Additional Information Austin, TX, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR, Columbia, SC
    $90k-120k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
  • Power Validation & Emulation Engineer

    Arm 4.8company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Are you passionate about shaping the future of chip design? In the Solutions Engineering group at Arm, we offer the outstanding opportunity to join our Power Attainment team in a dynamic and diverse role! Arm is establishing teams to develop new and best-in-class silicon platforms, addressing markets such as premium mobile, compute, IoT, AI/ML server, and automotive. Arm's ambition is to demonstrate efficient performance by architecting, implementing, and fabricating pioneering silicon using the latest SoC process nodes and packaging technologies. This is a unique initiative, where we are driving how the next generation of leading compute devices are built across the industry. Join Arm to be part of the solution. Responsibilities: Join a highly focused team where we analyze and optimize the performance per watt of our next generation solutions using innovative technologies, methodologies and tools. This will involve simulation, emulation, modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams in design, verification, architecture, SW, and pre and post silicon test. You will build and innovate new processes along the way. We want your talents applied not only to ensuring customer requirements in PPA are measured and analyzed but also understood and creatively exceeded. This includes: * Developing RTL simulator and emulator-based workloads for power model convergence on post-Silicon reference and prototype solutions * Creating SW to explore and tune performance and power in the lab Required Skills and Experience: We are seeking experienced engineers for a multi-disciplinary role. Ideal candidates have experience in power analysis, modeling or are motivated engineers with valuable transferable skills from verification, SW, emulation, or design backgrounds. * Background in running simulation/emulation tools. (e.g. VCS, Questasim, Incisive, Veloce, Palladium, Zebu, etc) * Knowledge of industry benchmarks like LMBench, SpecInt, Geekbench, or Gaming and ISP workloads "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience: * Experience using tools for power analysis, power delivery and signoff. (e.g. PowerPro, PrimePower, PowerArtist) * Understanding of low power design features and techniques, including clock and power gating, voltage/frequency scaling, memory/logic retention * Ability to balance trade-offs between power, performance, and area In Return: Join a growing Solution Engineering SoC architecture team with significant opportunities to build our future success. This will be a fast paced and energized environment with opportunities to demonstrate your strategic and innovative thinking. You will also be rewarded with a competitive compensation structure, PTO, benefits, sabbaticals, and parental bonding leave! Our 10x mindset guides how we engineer, collaborate, and grow. Understand what it means and how to reflect 10x in your work: ************************************** #LI-MS1 Salary Range: $253,300-$342,700 per year We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Hybrid Working at Arm Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
    $93k-120k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Validation Engineer

    Flex 2.8company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Job Posting Start Date 01-06-2026 Job Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Validation Associate Engineer located in Austin, TX. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Validation Associate Engineer role will be responsible for maintaining quality engineering programs, standards and improvements during product development. What a typical day looks like: Control the products qualities during product development to meet customers specified standards. Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data. Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities. Supports Design Engineers and Quality Manager with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues. Assures data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidates and reports quality results. Initiates corrective action requests as needed and tracks to satisfactory completion. Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment. Analyzes reports and returned products and recommends corrective action. Support product, process and equipment qualifications. The experience we're looking to add to our team: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience and training. 6 years of experience working as a validation engineer. Medical Devices experience / ISO13485. Experience working in a 24/7 operation. Experience working within regulated environments and with Regulatory protocols. What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job CategoryDesign, Process & Technology EngineeringRelocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only Is Sponsorship Available? NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
    $81k-109k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Validation/Emulation Engineer

    Direct Staffing

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    5+ to 7 years experience Responsibilities include: Develop and execute the emulation and validation test plans for new products Develop scalable lab validation infrastructure, including scripts and hardware setups Design and debug emulation system hardware Set up and maintain software tool flows supporting RTL synthesis to an FPGA. Define and execute experiments to support product design Debug and troubleshoot lab setup issues Qualifications: Bachelor/Masters in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5 to 10 years of experience in a validation engineering role Extensive experience verifying digital and analog circuits, and system performance Strong ability to architect lab validation environments, including test bench setups and the software environment. Strong communication, documentation, and organization skills, along with project leadership capabilities. Ability to understand silicon, board hardware, and software interactions, including interactions that encompass customer usage models PCB design skills for high-performance analog and digital circuits. Experience with FPGA integration and serial communication buses is highly desired Experience with creating or maintaining RTL images for emulation. Experience with Verilog development is a highly desired Ability to develop a statement of work for experiments, and develop the test solutions to deliver on the statement of work Very strong skills and experience using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, frequency domain signal analyzers, analog test stimulus generation equipment Experience with scripting languages such as Perl and/or Matlab is highly desired. Basic skills in statistical analysis SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS verilog to FPGA? pre-silicon experience? Xilinx? working for a semiconductor design house presently? IDEAL CANDIDATE need to write Verilog to FPGA pre-silicon validation experience "silicon emulation on FPGA devices Xilinx experience preferred Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc
    $79k-108k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Validation Engineer

    Base Power Company

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    About Base Base is America's next-generation power company. We're rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization-electricity-by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today's fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. About the Role The Validation team at Base is responsible for ensuring our power systems, inverters, and batteries perform reliably in the real world. As a Validation Engineer, you will establish and lead the validation function, building the tools, processes, and team that allow Base to deliver trusted, high-quality products at scale. You will work closely with R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality Engineering to define what “reliable” means for our systems, and then prove it through rigorous testing. This is an opportunity to shape how validation is done at Base, from first principles to implementation. What You'll Do: Define and own Base's validation strategy, building a robust framework that scales with product complexity and fleet growth. Lead the development of validation protocols for inverters, batteries, and power systems using thermal chambers, high-power supplies, and advanced test equipment. Architect and oversee the development of validation automation software and infrastructure. Ensure requirements and test management systems are versioned, consistent, and reliable across teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve validation findings, influence design decisions, and improve product reliability. Generate and communicate detailed validation reports to support compliance, certification, and executive decision-making. Required Skills / Qualifications: A systems-level mindset and passion for building reliable, resilient products. 5+ years of experience in software or electromechanical validation, with significant time spent on power systems, hardware, or embedded products. Expertise with validation equipment (thermal chambers, high-power supplies, DAQ systems) and test automation frameworks. Experience leading validation programs from concept through production release. Strong background in requirements and test management systems, version control, and process discipline. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions across disciplines. Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams. Our Values First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules. Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing. Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset. Everyone's an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results. Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information. Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we're creating. We work in-person. It's not a 9-to-5. We are all-in. Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things. Do the best work of your life at Base.
    $79k-108k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Staff Post Silicon Validation Engineer (Bringup)

    Graphcore 4.5company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Salary $191,100 - $258,500 + Phantom Equity + Benefits Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world's most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. We are looking to hire Post-Silicon Validation Engineers to join our collaborative, cross-functional development team validating cutting edge, high performance AI chips and platforms. You will play a critical role in supporting new product introductions and post-silicon validation. Working within the Post-Silicon Validation team, you will be involved with bringing first silicon to life, functionally validating it and working closely with many other teams to help it become a fully characterised and working product, reporting project status/progress to program management on a regular basis. You will have the opportunity to, and be responsible for, leading, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to other engineering team members. In this role, you can leverage your experience and industry knowledge to architect and drive implementation of continuous improvements to test infrastructure and processes. The Post-Silicon Validation team sits within the Architecture and Validation team, we are responsible for validation of new silicon when it returns from manufacture, enabling and supporting the production SW and FW teams to bring up their software and also supporting the Silicon Characterisation team. Responsibilities and Duties Plan, design, develop and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator prior to first silicon Deploy silicon validation tests on first silicon and debugging them Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency Collaborate closely with engineers from many other disciplines on a variety of topics Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to test methodologies Analyse test results, identify and debug failures/defects Contribute to shared test and validation infrastructure Provide feedback to architects Essential skills: Strong experience in Bare metal / embedded C/C++ Good knowledge of digital ASICs Be highly motivated, a self starter, and a team player Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of deep and complex issues Experience of the post-silicon validation process applied in digital ASIC environments Python, Linux Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others to solve problems Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills Desirable skills: Driver level experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: PCIe Ethernet Memory technologies (LPDDR, DDR, HBM, …) Other peripherals such as I2C, I3C, SPI, … Good knowledge of mixed-signal building blocks such as PLLs, high speed PHYs and IC control/communication protocols is highly desirable Experience of Arm CPUs, System IP and debug tools Experience of AMBA protocols Understanding of ML applications and their workloads Experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis, and Customer Support Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
    $81k-109k yearly est. Auto-Apply 2d ago
  • Principal Engineer (Managed Database Services)

    Digitalocean 3.7company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together-while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. As a Principal Engineer you'll spearhead the design, development, and operation of scalable, high‑availability, and high-performance database platforms across relational and non-relational managed services (Managed MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, etc.) and scale-out variants that scale to petabytes of data. Drive architectural vision, technical excellence, and innovation across both backend systems and customer-facing interactions. Key Responsibilities: Architect and Build Design and evolve the architecture of large-scale distributed database systems optimized for scalability, reliability, low-latency, and cost efficiency. Architect solutions for storage engines, indexing, querying, caching, replication, and high availability, drawing from best practices in both relational and NoSQL paradigms. Roll out new services by taking on a hands-on lead role as required to ensure timely delivery Technical Leadership Establish and enforce technical standards, coding practices, tooling, and infrastructure guidelines across the database engineering teams. Mentor other senior engineers, shaping the team's culture of architectural rigor and operational excellence. Cross-functional Collaboration Work with product managers, stakeholders, and business leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technical roadmaps. Guide customer-facing teams (e.g., consultants, support, sales engineers) to define database solutions and migration strategies aligned with organizational goals Reliability, Performance & Scaling Lead Operations Excellence for database services, establish mechanisms and processes that scale to the engineering organization while raising the bar Oversee availability, performance tuning, failover strategies, capacity planning, and disaster recovery for database platforms. Drive automation (e.g., IaC, CI/CD pipelines, deployments, monitoring) to optimize operations Innovation & Future Roadmapping Research and integrate advanced capabilities (e.g., AI‑assisted tooling, MCP protocols) to enhance developer workflows and metadata accessibility across database types. Qualifications: Technical Experience: ≥ 12-15 years in distributed systems architecture, database internals (storage, indexing, query optimizers), and cloud infrastructure. Domain Expertise: Hands-on experience designing and operating production-grade systems on one or more database services in the Cloud. Leadership & Collaboration: Prior experience as a technical visionary in large-scale, mission-critical projects; ability to align technology strategy with business impact. Automation Proficiency: Familiarity with infrastructure as code, deployment pipelines, and observability frameworks. Communication & Mentoring: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a track record of mentoring senior and junior engineers; translating complex concepts across engineering and business teams. Compensation Range: $198,000 - $297,000 *This is a remote role #LI-Remote #LI-SK1 Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development. We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences. We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.
    $198k-297k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Principal Validation Engineer

    ZT Systems 4.7company rating

    System validation engineer job in Georgetown, TX

    About the Role In this position, the Principal Validation Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor to electrical, firmware and platform level validation of ZT server platforms running Microsoft Windows and Linux O/Ss. The Sr. Staff Validation Engineer will be working in a cross functional team and function in a leadership role to develop and execute test plans which will verify product functionality, adherence to electrical and firmware specifications and production requirements including software stacks and use case testing on Windows and Linux O/S. The Staff Validation Engineer will also debug, identify root causes, and resolve issues as they occur. What You will Do * Interface with architecture, design, platform, firmware, and system engineering teams * Lead and mentor junior engineers with process and technical information * Develop test specifications, requirements, strategies, and methodologies for platform-level testing * Efficiently execute test plans and lead a team to meet time-to-market requirements. * Confidently describe test procedures and issues to internal and external stakeholders * Drive automation efforts with a team of development engineers. Track issues and document results to align with validation test plans * Take an active role in lab management activities, such as inventory control, lab compliance, and hardware installation/reconfiguration/rework What You Bring * Batchelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in Validation Engineering or related field (alternatively a MS and 10+ years) * Fundamental knowledge in compute and storage server architecture * Understanding of server components and subsystems, such as processors, BIOS, BMC, PCIe, memory, storage devices, GPU, DPU, CPU, and networking * Extensive experience with GPU technologies such as CUDA, ROCm, NVQual, NVLink, xGMI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Blackwell, and Instinct * Experience testing hardware and firmware under different operating systems * Experience with installation and management of operating systems. Fundamental knowledge of virtual machines and hyper-visors * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Competency with Low level languages such as C/++ a plus * Working knowledge of driver and kernel level programming a plus * Demonstrated leadership ability in a team environment ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $148,125 and $246,875 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. #LI-Onsite #LI-SL #ZTSANENG2025! About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world. What We Offer At ZT Systems, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future. Compensation & Financial Security * Competitive base salary * Performance-based annual bonus eligibility * 401(k) retirement savings plan * Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs Health & Wellness * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers * Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs- * Company-paid life and disability insurance Time Away & Work-Life Balance * Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays * Parental leave and family care support programs Growth & Purpose * Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities * Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here. ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
    $84k-113k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Principal Search Engineer

    News Corporation 4.5company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions. Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance. At Realtor.com, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way people find and secure their dream homes. Every day, we process terabytes of data to power intelligent search and personalized recommendations that serve millions of home buyers, renters, and real estate professionals. Our core search engine sits at the heart of this experience-helping users discover the right home faster, with greater confidence. We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a skilled, highly motivated, and self-driven Principal Software Engineer (PSE) to join our Search organization . The charter for this team is crucial to our overall business strategy, in building the platforms to identify and consolidate our knowledge of the consumer, unlocking insights that will create a rich and personalized experience. The PSE is a key technical leader and contributor through all stages of the software development lifecycle. You will be able to make an impact, leveraging your leadership and collaboration abilities to execute various organizational initiatives, designing and delivering industry-leading solutions. Three Reasons Why to Apply: + Lead and define our next-gen Discovery Intelligence system with the cutting-edge AI technologies + Unlock the new home discovery experience for millions of users + Gain hands-on experience with large-scale Search, Recommendation, and Personalization systems What You'll Do: + Own system-level architecture and software design for features and services spanning multiple engineering teams. Help define system components, entities, and service interfaces, with consideration for scalability, complexity, availability, security, performance, cost, and other criteria. + Develop an AI first ecosystem for the organization. + Help make the right technology choices for implementing solutions. Conduct alternative analysis for technology selection or build vs buy decisions and present to stakeholders. + Build high-quality and highly scalable services leveraging advanced machine learning and predictive analytic models. + Design and operationalize data pipelines using advanced data architectures deployed on Amazon Web Services. + Work with product managers and tech leaders early on to shape product definition so that it can be built in a flexible, extensible, and robust way. Work collaboratively across engineering teams to plan and execute at high velocity. + Define and drive adoption of design patterns, coding and quality standards, and software development processes. + Help improve software and data quality by coming up with better measuring and testing methods. + Collaborate with technical leads and architects to define a technical roadmap and long-term architecture vision. Drive and support innovation by acting as a sounding board for ideas and helping bring them to life. Actively engage in tracking and reducing technical debt. + Share ideas, insights, and technology trends with the broader technical audience within the company. Provide coaching and mentoring to technical staff. + Play a key role in hiring, retention, and growth of talent: attract, evaluate, coach, and mentor senior engineers. How We Work: We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together. What You'll Bring: + Extensive experience in Search, Recommendation, Information Retrieval, or related fields. + 15+ years (preferred) of experience in full-stack software architecture, design, and development. + Experience with LLM, RAG, and other Gen-AI experience a huge plus. + Experience with designing and developing complex, robust, and highly scalable production services and applications using modern frameworks, tools, and systems. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, connecting directly and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at various levels. + Ability to decompose complex business problems and communicate solutions succinctly + Experience with cloud-based architectures, development, and deployment + A data-driven approach with strong results and outcome-oriented focus, understanding the value derived from rapidly shipping code and learning/iterating on the results + Strong empathy for our customers and a passion for exceeding their expectations, always! + A passion for learning, continuous improvement, sharing, and working in a team environment + Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience How we Reward you: Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to: + Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage + Family forming benefits + 13 Paid Holidays + Flexible Time Off + 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off + Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match + Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs + 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions + Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program + Free snacks and refreshments in each office location This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on how millions of people discover and purchase homes. If you're excited about leading world-class search experiences powered by AI and shaping the future of real estate search, join us and help drive innovation at the forefront of the industry! Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com Here, you'll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you'll find your way home too. At Realtor.com, you'll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we'll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow. Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets
    $118k-148k yearly est. 17d ago
  • Principal Engineer, Developer Productivity

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    _This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Austin, Detroit, Warren,_ _Milford,_ _Mountain View or Sunnyvale], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum._ **About Us** The AI Cloud and Developer Infrastructure organization is responsible for delivering and maintaining the tools and services engineers here at GM use every day to do their best work and drive our cars forward. Tools and services we work on enhancing the entire development process of engineers at GM - how/where code is checked out, modified, compiled, tested, merged, and eventually deployed. Our goal is to ensure our AV engineers and others here have world class tools and a seamless development experience so that they can focus on the problems that matter most in their domain. **The Role** We are looking for a Principal Engineer with an extensive engineering background, experience using a variety of developer tools and technologies, and who is passionate about developer productivity. As a leader on this team, we are looking for someone who cares deeply about the technical development of other engineers on the team and can effectively balance the needs and priorities of the business, our users, and the growth of our engineers. This engineer will start delivering impact through observability frameworks and will evolve depending on business needs but they will be expected to identify high ROI investments with minimal guidance. **What** **You'll** **Do (Responsibilities)** + Using your software and systems engineering skills to contribute code, perform code reviews, and create technical designs that improve performance and reliability of observability systems. + Proactively identify and address challenges that create new opportunities to improve the state of engineering through observability. + Partnering with Software Engineering teams to better understand use-cases and guide the engineers to use the existing tools effectively. + Building tools to enable engineers to collect and act on observability signals from distributed cloud systems and on-vehicle sensors + Influence the team's technical roadmap by evaluating new tools and technologies through PoCs and selecting roadmap investments that align with our team vision + Drive software engineering best practices both within your team and across the AV organization, and create tooling which encourages these + Guide the team to find the right balance between delivering impact and addressing technical debt + Mentor and grow engineers on the team and across the organization **Minimum Qualifications (Must-Have)** + 7+ years of experience or proven record of defining and executing technical strategy that required coordination across multiple teams, senior executives, and front-line engineers + Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent work experience + Experience driving consensus on a multi-functional effort using influence without authority + Experience in designing and implementing large scale systems + Considerable experience in working with container orchestration systems (eg. Kubernetes) + Proficient in designing and developing sophisticated distributed systems, with expertise in one or more high-level programming languages such as Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, NodeJS or equivalent + Considerable experience with Unix/Linux, SSH, and networking fundamentals + Effective collaboration skills and experience researching, documenting, communicating, and defending proposals and taking and giving critical feedback + Experience mentoring and growing junior engineers **Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)** + Experience working with GCP, AWS, or Azure + Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Istio, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, TSDBs and observability pipelines (e.g. either for logging or metrics or tracing) + Skilled in defining and instrumenting SLIs and SLOs + Own or contribute to Open Source projects + Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world **Compensation:** The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. + **The salary range for this role:** is $280,000 to $385,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. + **Bonus Potential:** An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. + **Benefits:** GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. **About GM** Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. **Why Join Us** We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. **Benefits Overview** From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources (************************************************************* . **Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)** General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire (********************************************* . **Accommodations** General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email (Careers.Accommodations@GM.com) us or call us at ************. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: **Our Company (************************************************** **Our Culture** **How we hire (************************************************ Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations (******************************************** We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's Talent Community (beamery.com) (*********************************************** . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more. Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click "Apply Now" on the job posting of interest. The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
    $113k-137k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Principal Responsible Engineer I - Space Payloads

    Cesiumastro 3.2company rating

    System validation engineer job in Austin, TX

    Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a highly skilled Space Payload Responsible Engineer (RE) to lead the design, development, integration, test, and flight qualification of advanced spaceborne payloads. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with phased array systems, RF receivers, power and control architectures, and spacecraft-level interfaces. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for the payload, guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through on-orbit activation. You will be responsible for technical execution, schedule and risk management, cross-functional coordination, and delivering a fully qualified payload to spacecraft integration. This position requires strong leadership, deep engineering knowledge, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced mission environment. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Serve as the Payload Responsible Engineer (RE) and primary technical point of contact for the payload throughout the mission lifecycle. * Lead the end-to-end engineering effort for the payload, including architecture, design, prototyping, integration, test, environmental qualification, and flight readiness. * Coordinate and direct a team of RF, digital, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineers to ensure consistent and timely technical execution. * Develop and review payload control schemes, internal data interfaces, command & telemetry architecture, and firmware/software integration as needed. * Oversee development and performance of phased array antennas including beamforming, calibration, and environmental considerations.. * Manage all flight qualification activities, including environmental test planning (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, EMC), margin assessment, and final acceptance testing. * Generate and maintain payload-level documentation: requirements, ICDs, block diagrams, test plans, verification matrices, risk registers, and design reviews. * Interface with spacecraft systems engineering, mission assurance, manufacturing, vendors, and test facilities. * Drive root cause analysis, anomaly resolution, and technical risk mitigation throughout development and test campaigns. * Communicate status, technical trades, risks, and design decisions to internal leadership and external customers. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical field. (Master's or Ph.D. preferred.) * 9 years of engineering experience in space payload development or RF/antenna systems. * Direct experience designing and testing phased array antennas for space or high-reliability applications. * Hands-on experience with RF receivers, including front-end architectures, downconverters, filtering, and RF system modeling. * Demonstrated understanding of payload control systems, digital interfaces, command & data handling, and embedded hardware/software interactions. * Experience with space power systems, including DC-DC converters, load analysis, protections, and spacecraft power interfaces. * Proven experience executing or overseeing flight qualification and environmental test campaigns (TVAC, vib/shock, EMC, radiation considerations). * Leadership experience, including mentoring or leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Proficiency with engineering tools such as RF simulation packages (HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB), schematic/PCB tools, or systems engineering tools (Doors, Cameo). * Strong knowledge of space systems engineering practices, requirements flowdown, verification/validation, and configuration management. * Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE * Experience managing projects for government and commercial customers. Experience with radiation-tolerant design, proton/total-dose analysis, and EEE parts selection. * Experience with high-rate manufacturing, rapid development cycles, or NewSpace ecosystems. * Prior role as a Responsible Engineer, Technical Lead, IPT Lead, or Chief Engineer on flight hardware. * Experience with ground test setups, RF test equipment, phased array calibration, and antenna range measurement. * Background in digital signal processing, beamforming algorithms, or embedded firmware for payload control. * Experience mentoring less experienced project engineers and design engineers in associated discipline * High energy and a "get it done" attitude CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
    $112k-158k yearly est. 39d ago

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How much does a system validation engineer earn in Austin, TX?

The average system validation engineer in Austin, TX earns between $73,000 and $134,000 annually. This compares to the national average system validation engineer range of $69,000 to $122,000.

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