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Server CPU Validation Technician

TPI Global (formerly Tech Providers, Inc.)

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

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TPI Global (formerly Tech Providers, Inc.)