Senior Manager, Hardware Test Engineering

Senior Manager, Hardware Test Engineering

• Job Identification 332905
• Job Category Product Development
• Posting Date 06/01/2026, 03:37 PM
• Role People Manager
• Job Type Regular Employee
• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 10+ years
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

At Oracle, we are building next‑generation cloud infrastructure  a Senior Manager in Hardware Test Engineering, you will lead and grow a team responsible for validation and qualification of high‑performance networking hardware used in Oracle Cloud. This role requires a balance of strong technical depth and people leadership to ensure product quality, reliability, and scalability.

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 10+ hardware validation and qualification engineers
• Define and drive overall test strategy, planning, and execution for networking hardware platforms, including Ethernet switches and optical interconnects
• Oversee system‑level validation, ensuring coverage across functional, stress, and reliability testing
• Guide teams in debugging complex hardware issues, including BER failures, link instability, and signal integrity challenges
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with hardware design, firmware, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure high‑quality product delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in validation methodologies, automation, and lab infrastructure
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, compliance requirements, and interoperability for cloud deployment
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation across multiple programs
• Provide technical leadership and establish best practices for hardware testing and qualification
• Support hiring, performance management, and career development of team members

• Strong background in hardware validation and qualification of networking systems, particularly switches and high‑speed platforms
• Experience with optical module testing and debugging (transceivers, fiber optics)
• Deep understanding of BER analysis, link stability, and signal integrity issues
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation such as BERT analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers
• Experience driving test automation and scalable validation frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and deliver complex hardware programs

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with strong emphasis on hardware testing, validation, or system bring‑up
• Significant industry experience in hardware validation and leadership roles, including managing engineering teams

• Hardware Architecture
• Hardware Stress Testing

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.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $118,300 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability 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 is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non‑overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment.
  
  Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year.…