Etched · 5 months ago
Supercomputing Engineer (Test)
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $275K/yrEtched is pioneering the development of AI inference systems designed specifically for transformers, aiming to significantly enhance performance and reduce costs. They are looking for a detail-oriented Supercomputing Engineer (Test) who will be responsible for designing and executing test suites, analyzing results, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure the reliability of their server products.
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Responsibilities
Test Development: Design, develop, and implement automated burn-in test suites using common scripting languages (Python, Go, Bash) and test frameworks across all aspects of System Operation including: boot sequences, root-of-trust, system management, workload deployment and performance
Test Execution: Execute burn-in tests on server hardware, monitor system performance and health, and analyze test results
Failure Analysis: Investigate and debug hardware and software failures identified during testing, providing detailed reports and mitigation plans
Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external hardware and software engineering teams to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
Test Infrastructure: Contribute to the development and maintenance of the burn-in testing infrastructure, including portable test environments and automation tools runable in any environment
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for test plans, test cases, and test results
Performance Analysis: Analyze system performance metrics to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for optimization
Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the burn-in testing process
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
Experience with software testing methodologies and tools
Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred) and server hardware architectures
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide effective solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience with reading and interpreting hardware logs
Preferred
Experience with hardware burn-in testing or reliability testing
Knowledge of server virtualization and cloud computing concepts
Experience with performance testing and benchmarking tools
Familiarity with hardware diagnostic tools and techniques
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of low level hardware communication protocols (i2c, etc.)
Experience with data analysis tools and techniques
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage + $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch + dinner in our office
Company
Etched
Etched is an AI chip startup that designs and manufactures hardware systems optimized for artificial intelligence model inference workloads.
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
91%
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Engineering and Development
Customer Service and Support
Management and Executive
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (13)
2025 (9)
2024 (11)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$925.36MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalStripesPositive Sum,Primary Venture Partners
2026-07-23Series C· $300M
2026-01-13Series B· $500M
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
Leadership Team
Gavin Uberti
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
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