HSIO Validation Lab Technician CW

Sunrise Systems Inc

AUSTIN, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
BASIC Programming Language, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Programming, Construction, English Language, FPGA, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Laboratory, Microprocessor Architecture, Microsoft Windows Server, Operating Systems, PCI Express (PCI-E), Perl Programming Language, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Protocol Analysis, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regression Testing, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Architecture, Server Support, Sockets, Software Administration, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Testing, USB, Ubuntu, Validation Testing, Writing Skills, x86 Processors
LOCATION
AUSTIN, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: HSIO Validation Lab Technician CW
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months of contract

Hands-on technician/engineer responsible for supporting Server CPU Post-Silicon validation in the area of high speed IO. Domains include PCIe, CXL, USB, hotplug, multi-socket, system manageability, reset and volume validation. This individual will be primarily working with AMD validation engineers in test execution, troubleshooting failures, platform setup and construction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Platform setup and reconfiguration. i.e. attach PCIe/CXL cards/devices to server CPU validation platform, install various backplanes, risers, interposers, install CPU into sockets and install various cooling apparatus.
  • Setup PCIe and CXL protocol analyzers for Gen1-Gen6 speed.
  • Maintain lab computers, including various lab hosts.
  • Perform regular BIOS updates, PCIe/CXL device FW updates, BMC and FPGA image updates, Protocol Analyzer SW updates
  • Execute weekly regression testing. Collect/report result/progress

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with server CPU platforms i.e. validation open/close chassis platforms
  • Familiarity with using server OS such Windows Server, Ubuntu, RedHat
  • Comfortable with navigating and configuring system via BIOS.
  • Good at troubleshooting skills
  • Able to do some basic programming/scripting work (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
  • Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Prior experience with Aarvark, Dediprog or other programmers preferred
  • Prior experience with PCIe protocol analyzer highly desired
  • Prior experience with PCIe cards, NVMe drives or CXL cards highly desired
  • Prior AMD server CPU/GPU experience is preferred
  • Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/