Hardware Validation Engineer
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationBoston, MA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–5 yrs
DepartmentSyntronic USA, Hardware
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 13, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
2–5 years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, server platforms, hardware validation, embedded systems, or a similar field
Practical understanding of computer/server architecture and board-level hardware
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, or qualification
Good understanding of server components such as CPU, RAM/DRAM, NIC, storage
Familiarity with low-level interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe
Experience using electronic laboratory and diagnostic equipment
Experience with Linux and scripting, preferably Python and/or Bash
Basic understanding of networking concepts and server connectivity
Understanding of hardware/software interaction
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
Experience working with CDN, data center, cloud infrastructure, or high-volume server environments
Familiarity with Ethernet, high-speed networking, NICs, network troubleshooting, and network traffic testing
Experience with PCIe Gen4/Gen5, NVMe, and high-speed server components
Experience with BIOS, BMC/OpenBMC, firmware, telemetry, or server management
Exposure to thermal validation, signal integrity, power integrity, or system reliability testing
Experience developing automated hardware validation frameworks
Experience working with EVT/DVT/PVT/NPI or similar hardware development phases
Familiarity with server reliability, qualification, and stress-testing methodologies
Skills
Python
Bash
Linux
I2C
SPI
UART
PCIe
NVMe
BIOS
BMC
OpenBMC
Ethernet
NIC
Hardware Validation Engineer – Cambridge, MA
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
● Review hardware requirements, schematics, layouts, and platform configurations
● Perform system bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting across power, thermal, storage,
networking, and system management.
● Perform root-cause analysis of hardware issues and collaborate with other teams to
resolve problems.
● Develop and execute hardware validation and qualification plans for system and server
components including CPU, RAM/DRAM, NICs, storage/NVMe devices, PCIe devices,
and other platform components.
● Work with low-level interfaces and protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe.
● Use laboratory and diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, thermal chambers,
networking equipment, and other hardware debugging tools.
● Develop Python and/or Bash scripts to automate validation activities, collect and analyze
test data, parse logs, and generate reports.
● Work with Linux-based systems for hardware validation, troubleshooting, and test
automation.
● Support networking and connectivity validation relevant to CDN server infrastructure.
● Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners and component suppliers on technical issues,
qualification activities, and validation.
● Document test procedures, results, failures, root causes, and corrective actions.
● Support production and post-deployment issue investigation and provide feedback for
future hardware improvements.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer
Engineering, or a related technical field.
● 2–5 years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, server platforms, hardware
validation, embedded systems, or a similar field.
● Practical understanding of computer/server architecture and board-level hardware.
● Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, or qualification.
● Good understanding of server components such as CPU, RAM/DRAM, NIC, storage.
● Familiarity with low-level interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe.
● Experience using electronic laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
● Experience with Linux and scripting, preferably Python and/or Bash.
● Basic understanding of networking concepts and server connectivity.
● Understanding of hardware/software interaction.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Good written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work effectively with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional
engineering teams.
Nice to Have
● Experience working with CDN, data center, cloud infrastructure, or high-volume
server environments.
● Familiarity with Ethernet, high-speed networking, NICs, network troubleshooting,
and network traffic testing.
● Experience with PCIe Gen4/Gen5, NVMe, and high-speed server components.
● Experience with BIOS, BMC/OpenBMC, firmware, telemetry, or server management.
● Exposure to thermal validation, signal integrity, power integrity, or system
reliability testing.
● Experience developing automated hardware validation frameworks.
● Experience working with EVT/DVT/PVT/NPI or similar hardware development phases.
● Familiarity with server reliability, qualification, and stress-testing methodologies.
What you’ll love about us
• Company Culture – outstanding people and a flexible work environment.
• Career Growth Opportunities – being a design house keeps variety in your work.
• Global Design House – since Syntronic is a global Design House, you will probably
work with inteam with engineers from other Syntronic sites (Canada, Sweden, China,
Malaysia, Japan).
Who we are
Syntronic provides our customers a complete portfolio of professional services to support their product development including research & development, new product introduction, manufacturing and aftermarket services. We adopt the latest technologies in electronics design and software development with a pool of technically skilled staff around the world. Among our customers and partners are some of the world’s most technically-intensive businesses and organizations. This pushes us forward in designing to satisfy our customers’ needs with a focus on quality, competence, capacity and continuity.
Syntronic has today over 2000 employees in 8 countries.
Legal
Syntronic values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact our recruiting team and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.