Oracle · 6 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $252K/yr
9+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, seeking a talented Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Cloud Infrastructure Hardware Development organization in Burlington, MA. The role involves leading the design and validation of next-generation GPU servers and infrastructure platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead parts selection and qualification for high-performance x86/ARM CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, advanced memory, VRDs, network and storage controllers, and supporting components
Perform schematic capture and board floor planning for complex, multi-processor server boards using industry-standard CAD tools (Cadence, Concept, Allegro)
Provide guidance and collaborate closely with CAD designers for component placement, routing, and review of schematic and PCB layout, ensuring best practices and performance targets
Author, maintain, and publish accurate and comprehensive hardware specifications, bills of materials, configuration guides, and all necessary technical documentation
Develop, implement, and automate test plans and validation strategies at the board and system level; bring up and thoroughly validate prototypes
Collaborate with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) engineers for pre-layout and post-layout simulation, planning, and problem solving
Work hands-on in the Burlington hardware lab for prototype bring-up, rework, debug, and analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and SI/PI test tools
Lead and participate in formal, cross-functional design reviews; set technical direction, ensure all requirements are addressed, and foster a culture of technical excellence
Conduct root-cause analysis and debug of highly complex hardware problems; drive swift resolution of customer escalations, component changes, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life transition issues
Integrate high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen5/Gen6, DDR5/DDR6, Intel UPI, AMD xGMI, multi-gigabit Ethernet, advanced VRDs, and common sideband/control buses (SPI, I2C/I3C, GPIO, etc.)
Partner with firmware/software, diagnostics, system test/validation, operations, supply chain, and mechanical engineering teams to deliver manufacturable, scalable products ready for cloud-scale deployment
Mentor and support junior engineers, foster cross-team knowledge sharing, and contribute to interviews and talent development initiatives
Participate in thought leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement programs, keeping abreast of trends in server hardware, cloud infrastructure, and AI platforms
Provide technical leadership and hands-on execution through all product life cycle phases - architecture, detailed design, bring-up, debug, validation, production, and sustaining
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent; MS or PhD preferred
Minimum of 13 years (BS), 11 years (MS), or 9 years (PhD) relevant experience in board-level/electrical hardware engineering for enterprise-class server or high-speed compute platforms
Hands-on expertise in: Schematic capture, board floor planning, and high-performance multi-layer board design for servers or data centers
Deep knowledge and real-world application of constraint-driven design, signal integrity, power integrity, and PCB stackup for high-speed buses (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR4/DDR5, UPI/xGMI, etc.)
Board bring-up, debug, and validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and SI/PI equipment
Experience with CPU (Intel/AMD/ARM), GPU (Nvidia/AMD), FPGAs, modern VRDs, advanced memory controllers, and high-speed network/storage interconnects
Guidance of CAD layout/design teams and detailed design reviews
Test plan development, prototype validation, failure/root cause analysis, and board rework
Hardware documentation, BOMs, hardware/firmware interface guides, and compliance reports
Navigating global safety and EMC regulatory requirements for product certification
Excellent technical leadership, team collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills
Preferred
Recent experience with advanced server platforms, including multi-socket x86/ARM, PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5/DDR6
Experience bringing server hardware through the full lifecycle: concept, prototype, validation, mass production, and sustaining
Experience designing for cloud or large-scale data center environments
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Company
Oracle
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