Junior System Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will focus on the design, deployment, validation, and troubleshooting of high-performance computing systems and server platforms. The ideal candidate has strong experience working with Linux environments, GPU-based computing systems, and enterprise server hardware, along with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

• Design, configure, and deploy server and HPC systems, including GPU- and AI-based computing platforms.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based operating systems and related system software.
• Perform system bring-up, validation, and performance testing for new hardware platforms.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and operating system issues across server and cluster environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define system specifications and evaluate the interface between hardware and software to ensure operational and performance requirements are met.
• Analyze technical data to recommend and plan system layouts; provide technical support for sales activities, including configuration development.
• Review and approve quotations and assist in the timely resolution of technical issues.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and support teams to resolve system integration challenges.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, installation procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support customer deployments, system integrations, and proof-of-concept testing as needed.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance stability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies, components, and system architectures to improve AMAX solutions.
• Review customer system orders to verify and confirm configurations and system requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Fresh grad or 1 year of experience working with server hardware, HPC systems, or data center infrastructure.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, etc.).
• Experience working with GPU platforms (NVIDIA preferred) and accelerator-based computing systems.
• Familiarity with server components such as CPUs, memory, storage, networking, and PCIe devices.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Knowledge of cluster environments, networking, and distributed computing is a plus.
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or GPU clusters.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with system validation, burn-in testing, or failure analysis.
• Exposure to high-speed networking technologies (Infini Band, RDMA).

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 401k match
• Commuter benefits
• Life and Accidental Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

The annual salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $95,000. This may be subject to change based on the candidate's education, experience and skill set.

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming…