Principal Validation Engineer

About the Role

In this position, the Principal Validation Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor to electrical, firmware and platform level validation of ZT server platforms running Microsoft Windows and Linux O / Ss. The Sr. Staff Validation Engineer will be working in a cross functional team and function in a leadership role to develop and execute test plans which will verify product functionality, adherence to electrical and firmware specifications and production requirements including software stacks and use case testing on Windows and Linux O / S. The Staff Validation Engineer will also debug, identify root causes, and resolve issues as they occur.

What You will Do

Interface with architecture, design, platform, firmware, and system engineering teams

Lead and mentor junior engineers with process and technical information

Develop test specifications, requirements, strategies, and methodologies for platform-level testing

Efficiently execute test plans and lead a team to meet time-to-market requirements.

Confidently describe test procedures and issues to internal and external stakeholders

Drive automation efforts with a team of development engineers. Track issues and document results to align with validation test plans

Take an active role in lab management activities, such as inventory control, lab compliance, and hardware installation / reconfiguration / rework

What You Bring

Batchelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in Validation Engineering or related field (alternatively a MS and 10+ years)

Fundamental knowledge in compute and storage server architecture

Understanding of server components and subsystems, such as processors, BIOS, BMC, PCIe, memory, storage devices, GPU, DPU, CPU, and networking

Extensive experience with GPU technologies such as CUDA, ROCm, NVQual, NVLink, xGMI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Blackwell, and Instinct

Experience testing hardware and firmware under different operating systems

Experience with installation and management of operating systems. Fundamental knowledge of virtual machines and hyper-visors

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Competency with Low level languages such as C / ++ a plus

Working knowledge of driver and kernel level programming a plus

Demonstrated leadership ability in a team environment

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $148,125 and $246,875 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and / or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

Growth & Purpose

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.