Head of Hardware Test & Validation, Networking Systems

Job Description

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

• 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 with flexible vacation and accrual rates
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave with a 72‑hour initial balance and annual refresh
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

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

This role accepts applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the position remains posted.

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 veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.