Principal Hardware Engineer – Network Hardware Test & Qualification

Principal Hardware Engineer – Network Hardware Test & Qualification

At Oracle, we are building next-generation cloud infrastructure  a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating and qualifying high-performance networking hardware used in Oracle Cloud. This position requires deep expertise in hardware test methodologies, optical interfaces, and system‑level debugging to ensure reliability and performance in large-scale deployments.

• Lead hardware validation and qualification efforts for networking systems, including Ethernet switches and optical interconnects
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for functional, stress, and system‑level validation
• Perform deep debug and root‑cause analysis of hardware issues, including BER failures, link instability, and signal integrity problems
• Validate high‑speed interfaces and optical links, ensuring performance and compliance with design specifications
• Utilize lab instrumentation such as BERT analyzers, high‑speed oscilloscopes, and related tools for failure analysis and characterization
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with hardware design, firmware, and manufacturing teams to drive issue resolution and product quality
• Contribute to test automation, coverage improvement, and validation efficiency
• Ensure hardware meets industry standards and interoperability requirements for deployment in Oracle Cloud infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers within the team

• Strong experience in hardware testing and validation of networking platforms, particularly switches and high‑speed systems
• Hands‑on expertise in testing and debugging optical components and links (transceivers, fiber optics)
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve BER issues, link stability problems, and signal integrity challenges
• Experience with lab equipment including BERT analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers
• Solid understanding of high‑speed digital design, Ser Des technologies, and Ethernet‑based networking
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python) for test development is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with a strong focus on hardware validation, testing, or system bring‑up
• Significant industry experience in hardware test engineering, validation, or debug of high‑speed systems

• Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
• US:
  Hiring range in USD from $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. Eligible for bonus and equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match
• Paid time off: flexible vacation for salaried employees; accrual schedules for other employees
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire; refreshed annually; unused balance up to 112 hours per year
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Financial planning and group legal services
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.