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Hyperscale Server Test Engineer

Hyperscale Server Test Engineer

CompanyPure Storage
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$175000 – $263000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in server or storage manufacturing test development or validation
  • Hands-on experience with Linux, PXE, BMC/IPMI, and test automation tools
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, C++); understanding of test log data formats and parsing
  • Familiarity with hardware validation tools such as burn-in software, drive exercisers, and stress test suites
  • Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and system-level components
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a global organization

Responsibilities

  • Define and own end-to-end manufacturing test plans for hyperscale storage servers
  • Develop and optimize test sequences across all stages: bare board, subassembly, system-level, and burn-in
  • Deploy, maintain, and monitor test infrastructure (rack-level and fixture-based systems) at global contract manufacturers
  • Ensure test process scalability, repeatability, and compliance with production goals
  • Partner with Hardware, Firmware, and Operations Engineering to bring up test processes for new server SKUs and Direct Flash Modules (DFMs)
  • Validate early builds and provide fast, actionable feedback to design teams
  • Ensure test readiness and validation before ramping into mass production
  • Write and maintain Python or shell scripts for test automation, logging, and diagnostics
  • Improve data visibility by integrating test logs with dashboards and analytics platforms
  • Support PXE boot environments and OS deployment frameworks for automated bring-up
  • Work closely with ODM/JDM and CM partners in Asia and Mexico to deploy and support Pure’s test standards
  • Provide technical leadership to vendors during line bring-up, test escapes, and debug cycles
  • Collaborate with Quality and Reliability teams on failure analysis and test coverage improvements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with ODM/JDM partners in Asia
  • Familiarity with flash storage, NVMe drives, and RAID controller validation
  • Exposure to test coverage analysis, yield dashboards, or SPC systems
  • Experience in data center server environments (rack-level test, thermal validation, airflow simulation)
  • Knowledge of test escape prevention and first pass yield optimization