Platform Debug Engineer

Job Role: Platform Debug Engineer
Job Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite)

Job Type: FTE

Job Description:

Platform Debug Engineer to support platform bring-up, validation, debug, and failure analysis of next-generation AI accelerator systems. The role involves troubleshooting hardware, firmware, PCIe networking, and system-level issues while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Debug and validate platform hardware and firmware components.
• Analyze PCIe Gen5 link training, enumeration, and connectivity issues.
• Investigate system failures using logs, telemetry, Redfish, and IPMI tools.
• Support provisioning pipelines, firmware updates, and compliance validation.
• Perform root cause analysis for platform stability, performance, and reliability issues.
• Troubleshoot FPGA, CPLD, BMC, BIOS, and GPU-specific firmware-related issues.
• Validate rack-level telemetry, cooling systems, power sequencing, and sensor health.
• Develop automation and debug tools using Python and scripting languages.
• Collaborate with Silicon, BMC, Fabric, and Validation teams.
• Document findings and track issues through JIRA/ADO.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of server hardware and platform architecture.
• Experience with PCIe high-speed interconnects and firmware debugging.
• Knowledge of Redfish, IPMI, Linux, and hardware diagnostics.
• Experience with log analysis, root cause investigation, and platform validation.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI accelerator, GPU, or ASIC-based platforms.
• Familiarity with FPGA, CPLD technologies, and liquid-cooled systems.
• Knowledge of provisioning pipelines and automated validation frameworks.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in:
  • Platform Validation
  • Hardware Debug
  • Firmware Validation
  • System Integration