Oracle · 23 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer - System Lead
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $223K/yr
7+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a System Lead focused on early hardware bringup and integration within the OCI Hardware Development team. This role involves leading the integration and validation of complex hardware prototypes, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure the reliability and performance of server systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead hands-on hardware bringup and integration for server platform prototypes—driving early validation and resolving issues before systems advance to the QA phase
Collaborate directly with hardware, firmware, and software engineering partners to analyze, reproduce, and debug complex issues in a fast-paced lab environment
Develop, enhance, and utilize test procedures and diagnostic scripts for bringup and early problem detection—not for full QA test coverage
Analyze detailed system and component logs; identify root causes of malfunctions; and route issues efficiently to relevant engineering teams for resolution
Integrate and configure subsystems and hardware components (NICs, NVMe drives, memory, expansion cards, CPUs, GPUs, etc.) to support diverse validation scenarios
Manage and administer lab network infrastructure (switches, VLANs, interconnects) to ensure robust system-to-system connectivity and support for early testing
Integrate and evaluate new and evolving software (firmware, drivers, utilities) into test systems as part of early development feedback loops
Record configuration details, debug processes, and solutions to enable accelerated knowledge transfer and efficient engineering handoff
Communicate status, risk, challenges, and technical findings clearly to broader development teams
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant experience in system bringup, hardware validation, or platform integration within a product development environment
Hands-on expertise with BMC and motherboard bringup for server-class CPU or GPU products
Deep familiarity with the integration of system components (PCIe, NVMe, memory, network cards) and configuration for system-level troubleshooting
Proficiency in initiating system-level tests, analyzing logs, and triaging hardware and software issues
Practical knowledge of network switch setup and administration in a lab setting
Experience with integrating software builds/packages from multiple sources into hardware prototypes for development validation
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; comfortable with fast iterative engineering cycles and ambiguity in early development phases
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant work experience
Preferred
Scripting (Bash, Python) or automation experience for lab administration and rapid test development
Familiarity with hardware management protocols (IPMI, Redfish, OpenBMC)
Prior experience as a development engineer or system integrator; not as a QA/test engineer
Excellent communication and documentation skills for multi-disciplinary, distributed engineering teams
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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