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Systems Engineer III
Expert In Recruitment Solutions
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
2 days ago
- PCIe
- Linux
- Python
- Bash
2 days ago
Job Title: 37667032 - Systems Engineer III
Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite)
Duration: This will be a 3-month assignment from the workers start date with possible extension.
This role be 100% onsite; Mon-Fri. There's possible overtime which requires pre-approval from hiring manager.
Job Description:
Duties:
Job Title: Systems Debug Engineer – PCIe & Linux Kernel
Role Summary: Responsible for diagnosing, debugging, and resolving PCIe, Linux kernel, and system-level issues on internal test platforms. Work closely with hardware, firmware, software, and validation teams to identify root causes, improve system stability, and support new platform development.
Skills:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investigate and debug PCIe-related issues, including link training failures, enumeration problems, bandwidth limitations, hot-plug events, AER errors, and device communication failures.
2. Analyze Linux kernel logs, crash dumps, kernel panics, driver issues, and performance bottlenecks to determine root causes.
3. Develop and execute debug plans using tools such as lspci, dmesg, kernel tracing, PCIe protocol analyzers, and logic analyzers.
4. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective actions across hardware, firmware, BIOS, kernel, and application layers.
5. Work with internal tester platforms involving PCIe switches, NVMe devices, custom hardware, and embedded controllers.
6. Collaborate with HW, FW, BIOS, and SW teams to reproduce issues, validate fixes, and improve platform reliability.
7. Create debug documentation, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides for engineering teams.
8. Support system bring-up, qualification, and production readiness activities for new tester platforms.
Required Qualifications:
1. Strong understanding of PCIe architecture, protocol, and troubleshooting methodologies.
2. Experience with Linux kernel debugging, device drivers, and system-level diagnostics.
3. Proficiency in Linux command-line tools and scripting (Python, Bash, or similar).
4. Experience analyzing kernel logs, crash dumps, and system traces.
5. Knowledge of BIOS/UEFI, hardware bring-up, and platform validation.
6. Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience with NVMe/SSD systems and PCIe switches.
2. Familiarity with protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and hardware debug tools.
3. Experience supporting high-performance computing, storage, or test equipment platforms.
4. Understanding of Linux kernel internals and driver development.
Education:
Formal college degree is required.
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