Hardware Validation Engineer – Server

Overview

We are seeking a Staff or Sr. Staff Hardware Validation Engineer (individual contributor) responsible for board and system bring‑up, functional validation, and root-cause debug from EVT through production. This is a high‑ownership, hands‑on role that drives functional readiness of server platforms. The successful candidate will own the end‑to‑end validation strategy and work closely with hardware design, firmware, BIOS/BMC, SI/PI, thermal, and software teams.

• Lead board and system bring‑up from the first power‑on to full functional enablement.
• Own functional validation plans for server platforms through EVT and DVT.
• Validate power rails, sequencing, margining, and VR controls; reset and clock behavior; boot flows (BIOS, BMC, firmware); PCIe enumeration, link training, and stability; DDR bring‑up and training (with firmware teams); management interfaces (I2C/I3C, SPI, MDIO, GPIO).
• Perform deep hands‑on debug across HW/FW/SW domains.
• Drive root‑cause analysis and validation of fixes.
• Develop or maintain automation tools/scripts (Python, Shell, TCL).
• Support DVT/PVT, factory bring‑up, board re‑spins, and field issues.
• Generate validation reports, bring‑up guides, and debug documentation.
• Communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of experience in board or platform hardware validation.
• Hands‑on experience with server‑class or high‑performance platforms.
• Strong understanding of power sequencing, reset, clocks, and board‑level debug.
• Experience validating PCIe, DDR, Ethernet at a functional level.
• Proficiency with lab equipment:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • PCIe / I2C protocol analyzers
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently own validation execution.

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of platform bring‑up or validation experience.
• Experience with BIOS, BMC, and boot‑flow debug.
• Automation and scripting experience (Python preferred).
• Experience supporting manufacturing, factory, or field escalations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Pay range: $ - $. Includes competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.