Hardware Engineer

Job Description

This position is for an experienced principal hardware engineer to provide development engineering support for Oracle server platforms and electrical testing of next generation server products to be used in Oracle's Cloud and Exadata product lines.

A key responsibility is debugging and driving root cause and corrective action analysis of complex system and board related issues, ensuring effective resolution and continuous improvement.

This role is based in Burlington Massachusetts. Due to the hands-on nature and required time in the hardware lab, this is an onsite-role, remote work occasionally permitted when needed. Relocation to Burlington MA is available for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

This role requires hands-on testing and debugging of complex system and board level issues, leading root cause analysis, and developing and driving implementation of corrective actions to resolve these issues.

Job responsibilities also include measurement and analysis of electrical signaling providing signal/ circuit enhancement recommendations to design engineers, performing signal and power integrity circuit simulations, timing analysis and end-to-end empirical testing of high-speed interfaces using a variety of measurement and analysis tools.

Responsibilities also include executing system validation and component level qualification test plans, leading troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex board and system level issues and compiling and presenting reports for engineering leadership. This candidate will also provide technical leadership, serving as a validation project lead and as a mentor to junior engineers.

Other responsibilities include providing PCB layout, routing, and stack-up feedback to design engineers, investigating evolving high speed interface technologies, and developing comprehensive validation testing strategies, plans and procedures.

Job Requirements Include

• Proficient in electrical signal quality measurement, including jitter, noise and timing analysis.

• Proficient in the use of lab test equipment, including high speed oscilloscopes, differential probes, logic and protocol analyzers.

• In-depth knowledge of signal integrity concepts, including frequency domain analysis

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience as a technical leader, mentor and guide to junior level engineers.

• Design and or test experience with computer or embedded system design architectures. Intel, AMD and Ampere architectures highly desired.

• Design and or test experience with Nvidia and or AMD GPU architectures highly desired.

• Experience with Ethernet compliance standards and testing highly desired.

• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Experience writing scripts using Python or similar object-oriented programming language.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

BSEE/ BSCS, MS preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum 11 years of relevant experience.

BSEE (or related field) plus 7-years of relevant experience

MSEE (or related field) plus 5-years of relevant experience

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) plus 3-years of relevant experience

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

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

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4

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