Data Center Systems Engineer

Overview

THE ROLE:

The Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) is seeking an on-site Systems Design Engineer to support complex data center deployments and platform validation efforts. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, firmware, software, and system-level debugging, working hands-on with cutting-edge platforms from initial bring-up through full deployment and validation. The role involves collaborating with validation engineers, platform architects, firmware teams, and operations partners to stand up complete systems, install hardware, configure firmware and operating systems, set up workloads and tools, and ensure all layers function together as designed.

In this position you’ll stand up complete systems, perform debugging, root-cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution, directly impacting the reliability and performance of next-generation data center platforms. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced lab environment that provides deep exposure to platform architecture, system-level debug methodologies, and cross-functional problem solving while supporting critical business priorities.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, curious, and thrives in technically complex environments. You enjoy solving ambiguous problems, digging into system-level issues, and working closely with others to move challenges forward. You communicate clearly when documenting issues or explaining technical status, and are comfortable taking direction while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and workflows. You’re adaptable, organized, and motivated by seeing systems come together end-to-end, from bare hardware to fully validated platforms running real workloads.

• Deploy and configure a wide range of data center platforms to support validation and verification efforts
• Set up hardware, install firmware, operating systems, workloads, and validation tools
• Debug system and platform issues, performing root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and software layers
• Track, document, and communicate issues clearly through ticketing systems to ensure priorities are addressed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow and refine deployment processes and debug methodologies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform reliability and operational efficiency

• System-level debugging and root-cause analysis
• Background in hardware design, platform validation, or verification
• Linux experience with the ability to collect metrics and troubleshoot issues
• Familiarity with firmware and debug environments (e.g., BMC, BIOS)
• Experience using ticketing systems and basic scripting for automation or analysis
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Exposure to test automation and system-level debug methodologies
• Hands-on experience with hardware lab equipment (e.g., Dediprog, oscilloscopes, lift tools)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
• Equivalent technical training or hands-on experience will also be considered

Rockdale, Texas, US

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.