Job Description – Hardware Diagnostic Engineer Tech Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking a Hardware Diagnostic Engineer Tech Lead to develop and optimize hardware diagnostic utilities for complex systems, including CPU, memory, Ethernet switches, and high-speed I/O interfaces. This role will also drive hardware data-path offloading initiatives and lead advancements in crypto engine technologies such as PKI and PQC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware validation, performance optimization, and security, along with experience in technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• • Develop and implement hardware diagnostic utilities for pre-production validation, manufacturing testing, and field troubleshooting.
  • Design and optimize firmware/software solutions for diagnosing CPU, memory, Ethernet switches, and high-speed I/O interfaces.
  • Lead initiatives in hardware data-path offloading, improving efficiency for networking and high-bandwidth applications.
  • Research and develop diagnostic methodologies for cryptographic engines, focusing on PKI and PQC security technologies.
  • Work closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to define diagnostic strategies and ensure seamless system integration.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices in hardware diagnostics.
  • Drive automation of test and validation processes, improving scalability and efficiency.
  • Investigate and resolve hardware/software integration issues, ensuring robust and reliable system performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• • MS in Electrical Engineering (MS/EE) or Computer Engineering (MS/CE) with 5+ years of experience, OR BS/EE or BS/CE with 7+ years of experience in hardware diagnostics, validation, or related fields.
  • Strong background in hardware architecture, embedded systems, and diagnostic software development.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware validation, debugging tools, and system bring-up.

Technical Skills & Requirements

Software & Programming Languages

• • Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or Shell scripting for hardware diagnostics and automation.
  • Experience with low-level firmware programming and interacting with hardware registers.

Hardware & Debugging Tools

• • Expertise in hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation techniques.
  • Experience with JTAG, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, and high-speed interconnects.
  • Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers for debugging.
  • Experience with FPGA-based or ASIC-based hardware platforms is a plus.

Networking & Data Path Acceleration

• • Strong knowledge of Ethernet switches, NICs, and high-speed networking protocols.
  • Experience with hardware acceleration for data-path offloading is a plus.

Cryptography & Security

• • Knowledge of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography), and security protocols.
  • Experience in integrating cryptographic engines into hardware systems is highly desirable.

Development Tools & Platforms

• • Familiarity with Linux kernel, device drivers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience with revision control systems like Git and CI/CD automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a system-level debugging mindset.
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, establishing best practices in hardware diagnostics.
  • Previous experience in high-performance computing, networking hardware, or security-focused systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware technologies, lead new initiatives in diagnostics and security, and collaborate with top-tier engineering teams. If you are passionate about hardware validation, data-path acceleration, and cryptographic security, we invite you to apply!

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