Server CPU Validation Technician

TPI Global Solutions

AUSTIN, TX

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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), 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

5 days ago

THE ROLE:
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 *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

TPI Global Solutions

SH Global Solutions is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Maryland. Established in 2016 to modernize commercial and government technology to mitigate cybersecurity threats and to secure data centers from increasingly more frequent cyber attacks, we specialize in providing Information Technology (IT) solutions and services to government and commercial organizations. Our core areas of core expertise are focused in:

● Datacenter consolidation/optimization - this includes designing, procuring, and installing turnkey secure, modern infrastructure solutions including scalable and modular systems

● Professional program and project management services for large and complex projects

● In-building wireless solutions to enable 5G technology and connect to the growing Internet of Things (IoT)

Our team is comprised of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, uniquely qualified in cutting-edge technology, and engineering, and in the rapid deployment and implementation of new technologies. Our CEO is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and entrepreneur with over 25 years supporting the DOD, US Government agencies, and NATO worldwide.

COMPANY SIZE

1 to 9 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

FOUNDED

2016

WEBSITE

https://www.shglobalsolutions.com