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Shape the future of AI infrastructure! Join RRL and develop system-level test solutions for our innovative ML acceleration hardware, deployed across our global server fleet.
We're seeking highly skilled and motivated Product Test Engineers to join our RRL test & repair operation. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of validating and ensuring that test infrastructure is deployed and operating at required scale. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive system-level test strategies that cover the full spectrum of our ML acceleration products, from individual components to fully integrated systems. This position requires a unique blend of hardware knowledge, software expertise, and systems thinking, as you'll be working at the intersection of custom silicon, complex firmware, and high-performance ML workloads.
You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware designers, software engineers, and operations specialists to develop robust test solutions that can scale to meet the demands of RRL's global infrastructure. Your work will be crucial in identifying and resolving integration issues, optimizing system performance, and ultimately ensuring that our ML acceleration products meet the highest standards of reliability and efficiency in real-world data center environments. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of ML hardware testing and have a knack for solving complex system-level challenges, we want you on our team.
Key job responsibilities
* Design and implement system-level test strategies for ML acceleration products
* Develop comprehensive functional and performance tests for complete ML systems
* Create and maintain scalable test infrastructure for high-volume product validation
* Implement product bring-up and first-boot test procedures
* Drive improvements in test coverage, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency
* Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure end-to-end product validation
* Analyze system-level test data to identify and resolve integration issues
* Debug complex hardware/software interactions in a production environment
* Develop and maintain documentation for system test procedures and manufacturing processes
* Optimize test workflows to balance thoroughness with production efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration experience
- 5+ years of Linux experience
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience
- Experience in site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration
- Experience working with Linux
- Experience in systems engineering
- Experience in any of the following: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Bash, Shell or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP and DNS
- Experience designing and developing scripts to automate operational burdens and reviewing scripting changes to ensure they meet the standards for maintainability, scalability and security
- Experience working in 24/7 production environment
- Experience with service-oriented architecture and web services
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, KY, Florence - 104,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually