Hardware Validation Engineer

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 0 to 2+ years
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

As a Hardware Validation Engineer, you will join a collaborative team focused on defining, designing, and integrating the next generation of Oracle Cloud servers and systems. You will apply and gain advanced technical expertise using high-speed test equipment and post-processing analysis tools to validate leading-edge server designs built on next-generation merchant silicon, advanced interfaces, and market-leading capabilities .

You will work closely with experts across Validation, Power, Electrical, Signal Integrity, Mechanical, Diagnostics, BIOS, and OS teams to support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and qualification of new and alternative components. Your contributions will help qualify the hardware platforms that power Oracle Cloud and Oracle’s high-end, vertically integrated Engineered Systems.

• Support hardware validation activities for server platforms and system configurations.
• Define and execute validation test plans across multiple platform configurations, following defined pass/fail criteria.
• Assist with parallel validation efforts across bring-up, validation, and sustaining program phases.
• Perform board-level validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal analyzers for interfaces including PCIe, DDR, I2C/SMBus, SPI, power, clocks, and control signals.
• Support high-speed signal integrity validation and compliance testing under guidance from senior engineers.
• Help debug system-level issues and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Assist with power delivery and thermal validation, including validation of liquid cooling systems.
• Support component qualification and second-source validation
• Provide sustaining support for deployed platforms by helping investigate issues, collect data, and support resolution or escalation.
• Review schematics and specifications to support validation planning and debug activities.

• Familiar with cloud server hardware, CPU/GPU computer architecture, and common computer protocols
• Good understanding of digital and analog circuits, semiconductor devices, microcontroller and embedded systems design
• Theoretical background in high-frequency design techniques
• Experienced with signal quality measurement techniques and tools including high-speed scopes and differential probes
• Understanding of Printed Circuit Board design and assembly processes
• Exposure to root-cause analysis, corrective action processes, or field failure investigation.
• Experienced with Linux tools and common scripting languages
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in continuous learning, innovation, and applying AI tools to improve engineering workflows, analysis, and problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field required.

Disclaimer:
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.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

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…