Hardware Validation Engineer – Accelerator Boards

OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIESKarlsruhe

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Hardware Validation Engineer – Accelerator Boards

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Role Summary

We are looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer to lead board‑level bring‑up and validation of our accelerator cards used in HPC and AI/ML servers. You will work hands‑on in the lab validating power, signal integrity at the system level, thermal performance, and overall functional behavior to ensure our products meet performance, reliability, and interoperability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Own board bring‑up and validation for new accelerator PCB designs
Initial power‑on, smoke tests, and debug
Interface bring‑up (PCIe, high‑speed links, management interfaces)
Develop and execute validation plans and test cases covering power and voltage margining, thermal performance and fan/airflow/coolant‑circuit interactions, functional and stress tests for key interfaces and subsystems
Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, VNAs, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, power analyzers) to measure and characterize board performance
Work closely with design, SI/PI, power, thermal, and firmware teams to identify root cause and drive resolution of issues observed during testing
Contribute to test automation, scripting, and test infrastructure to improve coverage and throughput
Support compliance and interoperability testing with server platforms and ecosystem partners
Document test results, file detailed bug reports, and contribute to design feedback for future revisions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in board‑level hardware validation, bring‑up, or test engineering
Solid hands‑on skills with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, power supplies, loads, logic/protocol analyzers, etc.)
Understanding of board‑level power delivery and high‑speed digital design
Common server and accelerator interfaces (PCIe, I2C/SMBus, SPI, UART)
Ability to read and understand schematics, PCB layout plots, and datasheets
Experience with scripting languages (Python, shell, etc.) for test automation and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience validating data center or networking hardware (servers, accelerator cards, NICs, storage controllers)
Familiarity with high‑speed serial protocols (PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6, CXL, Ethernet, or similar)
Experience working closely with firmware/software teams on board initialization and diagnostics
Knowledge of reliability and stress testing (thermal cycling, burn‑in, margin testing)

What We Offer

A chance to work on transformative AI and silicon engineering in Europe with cutting‑edge technology and industry leaders
Competitive remuneration package that values your experience
Investment in employee growth and career development
Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
Opportunity to travel across Europe to collaborate with teams
Role based in Karlsruhe (Germany) but open to Barcelona (Spain)

Company Commitment

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the silicon industry and build a better world. We believe in a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.