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September 20, 2026

Staff Hardware Engineer

Senior

Austin, TX

Quick Facts

  • Role: Staff Hardware Engineer
  • Focus: Arm-based AI hardware bring-up, validation, and break-fix troubleshooting in lab and data center environments

Description

Provide advanced operational, diagnostic, and engineering support for Arm-based hardware platforms used in next-generation AI compute. Lead advanced break-fix troubleshooting and support engineering bring-up, validation, and system-level failure diagnosis across server blades, power systems, and rack-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering and data center teams and contribute to documentation and structured validation cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced break-fix troubleshooting for server blades, motherboards, power systems, and rack-scale infrastructure
  • Support engineering bring-up activities, including component validation and firmware interaction testing
  • Diagnose system-level failures involving thermal behavior, power anomalies, network configuration, and BIOS/BMC issues
  • Perform root cause analysis with server engineering teams and propose corrective actions or design improvements
  • Support deployment and rollout of next-generation hardware platforms through structured validation and qualification cycles
  • Interface with facilities and infrastructure teams to account for environmental factors impacting reliability
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and validation documentation
  • Guide and mentor junior technicians and engineers on troubleshooting methodologies and hardware diagnostics
  • Participate in on-call rotations or off-hours support during critical milestones or bring-up phases

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
  • 10 years experience with server hardware architectures and board-level debugging
  • Experience analyzing system logs, hardware telemetry, and power/thermal metrics to isolate hardware failures
  • Hands-on experience with HPC systems, AI compute platforms, or rack-scale infrastructure
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced engineering environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits
  • Wellness services and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Flexible interview approach and support for reasonable adjustments

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