Performance Validation Engineer

Performance Validation Engineer - Only W2 Austin, TX - hybrid We are seeking a highly skilled Performance Validation Engineer to support next-generation server and accelerator platforms. This role is focused on hands‑on system-level performance validation, benchmark execution, and deep analysis across hardware, OS, and compiler layers in a Linux environment. This position requires strong exposure to real hardware platforms, CPU‑centric performance analysis, and industry-standard benchmarking. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly on systems, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to improve performance, stability, and scalability. Key Responsibilities Analyze performance characteristics of modern server platforms and compute accelerators Develop, maintain, and execute benchmark workloads, configuration files, and automation scripts Execute industry-standard benchmarks with reproducible methodologies across platforms Collect and analyze performance data using CPU counters and Linux performance tools Identify performance bottlenecks related to CPU, memory hierarchy, storage, I/O, and NUMA behavior Collaborate with compiler and OS teams to perform code-level performance analysis and tuning Research architectural trade‑offs and recommend optimization strategies Required Qualifications Strong hands‑on experience with Linux-based performance analysis Experience executing performance benchmarks and validation workloads Background in hardware or system-level validation involving CPUs, memory, storage, or accelerators Solid understanding of computer system architecture and memory hierarchy Experience with scripting and automation using C, C++, Python, or Bash Familiarity with compiler toolchains and optimization techniques including GCC, LLVM, OpenMP, LTO, and NUMA affinity Preferred Qualifications Experience benchmarking memory technologies such as DDR5, CXL, or HBM Experience with SIMD or vectorization tuning Knowledge of public benchmark rules and result reproducibility Prior experience validating server-class platforms Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr TPI Global Solutions