Principal Engineer, Platform Validation

Hyve Company Overview Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesValidation Strategy & ArchitectureDefine validation frameworks and qualification strategies for server, storage, AI, and rack-scale infrastructure platforms.Establish validation requirements and coverage models based on product specifications, customer requirements, and deployment use cases.Develop platform validation roadmaps supporting current and future datacenter technologies.Drive risk-based validation planning across hardware, firmware, software, and system integration domains.Establish best practices for platform qualification and release readiness.System Integration ValidationLead system-level validation for complete datacenter solutions, including:Compute platformsAI/GPU systemsStorage platformsNetworking infrastructureRack integration solutionsPower and cooling subsystemsEnsure proper interoperability across hardware, firmware, software, and management components.Define validation requirements for deployment readiness, scalability, serviceability, and operational functionality.Drive multi-component integration testing across platform ecosystems.Technical Architecture & Design ReviewsCollaborate with system architects and engineering teams during product definition and development.Review platform architectures to ensure validation coverage and testability.Drive Design-for-Validation (DfV) methodologies.Identify validation risks early in product development and recommend mitigation strategies.Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, qualification reviews, and production readiness reviews.Customer Qualification & Deployment ReadinessDefine validation requirements aligned with customer deployment environments.Partner with customers to understand qualification expectations and acceptance criteria.Develop customer qualification plans and deployment validation strategies.Lead readiness reviews supporting customer sampling, pilot deployments, and production releases.Support technical engagements during customer qualification cycles.Platform Feature ValidationDefine validation strategies for:Platform functionalitySystem managementSecurity featuresFirmware integrationOperating system compatibilityVirtualization environmentsAI infrastructure software stacksDatacenter deployment workflowsEstablish validation coverage for emerging technologies and new platform capabilities.Automation & Validation InfrastructureDefine automated validation architectures and test execution frameworks.Drive adoption of automation, telemetry, and analytics capabilities.Establish scalable validation lab environments supporting concurrent development programs.Improve validation efficiency through modern testing methodologies and toolchains.Manufacturing & Production ReadinessSupport validation activities during EVT, DVT, PVT, and production release phases.Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth transition from development to production.Define production qualification requirements and validation signoff criteria.Support factory build readiness and release qualification activities.Technical LeadershipServe as the technical authority for platform validation methodologies and best practices.Mentor validation engineers and technical leads.Drive standardization of validation processes across product families.Evaluate emerging technologies, validation tools, and industry practices.Influence product quality and validation strategy across Hyve's datacenter portfolio.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.12+ years of experience in platform development, validation engineering, system architecture, or datacenter infrastructure engineering.7+ years leading validation efforts for complex server, storage, networking, AI, or cloud infrastructure platforms.Strong understanding of:Server architecturesGPU and accelerator technologiesNetworking technologiesStorage platformsSystem firmwareDatacenter deployment modelsExperience with system integration validation and qualification methodologies.Experience supporting product development through EVT, DVT, PVT, and production release phases.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Engineering or related field.Experience supporting hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise datacenter customers.Experience with:AI/ML infrastructure platformsHigh-performance computing systemsLiquid cooling technologiesOCP-based platformsRack-scale solutionsKnowledge of validation automation frameworks and data analytics.Experience in customer qualification and production deployment environments.Core Technical CompetenciesPlatform Architecturex86 and ARM server platformsGPU and accelerator systemsDatacenter storage systemsEthernet and InfiniBand networkingRack-level architecturePlatform management and telemetryValidation ExpertiseSystem integration validationFeature validationFirmware validationCustomer qualificationOS compatibility testingInteroperability testingDeployment validationAutomation framework developmentProduct LifecycleArchitecture definitionEVT / DVT / PVT executionProduction release qualificationCustomer deployment readinessSustaining engineering supportSuccess MetricsOn-time completion of platform qualification milestonesCustomer qualification success ratePlatform defect escape reductionValidation automation coverage improvementsFaster product release readinessReduced integration issues during deploymentImproved customer satisfaction and deployment successIncreased validation efficiency across product portfoliosLeadership LevelThis role operates at a Principal Architect level, providing technical leadership across multiple product families and establishing the validation strategy for Hyve's server, AI, storage, and rack-scale datacenter solutions. The individual is expected to influence platform architecture decisions, customer qualification processes, and validation standards across the organization.The anticipated base salary range for this position is $240,000-$290,000 annually.Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.What’s in it for you Benefit Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Mental Health Care 401K with match Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days Tuition Reimbursement Perks at Work LEAP Program MyFlexPay We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.SummaryLocation: Fremont, CA; US – Oregon - StatewideType: Full time