ZT Systems · 2 weeks ago
Principal Validation Engineer
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $247K/yr
12+ years expZT Systems is a technology infrastructure company seeking a Principal Validation Engineer to lead the validation of server platforms. The role involves developing and executing test plans, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product functionality and adherence to specifications.
Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInternet
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor'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
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
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
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
Company
ZT Systems
ZT Systems is a manufacturer of computer hardware products for cloud and telecom service providers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Tom Lattin
Vice President, Platform Engineering
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