Staff Engineer, Systems/Applications Validation

General Overview

Summary

The Staff Engineer, System Integration Test Engineer, works with cross functional teams of design engineers, customers, supply chain and project managers to rigorously test and validate rack-level, system solutions and ensure new product release readiness. This position will own the test system setup and function for complex, high-end servers and hyperscale compute & network racks, including applications and operating systems. The ideal candidate will have a rack-level, system integration test background in storage/server, GPU and networking products. Develop and provide guidance on Celestica Storage/GPU/network system integration and verification plans, test cases and test coverage, such as: element function test, hardware integration test, system and rack integration verification. 

Detailed Description

• Lead the end-to-end validation, integration, and qualification of advanced AI compute racks. Ensure seamless compatibility, performance, security, and resilience across hardware and software elements.
• Perform hands-on lab racking and stacking of complex, high-touch configurations. Meticulously integrate servers, accelerators, switches, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), and high-power shelves.
• Configure smart Power Distribution Units (PDUs) to optimize rack-level power delivery. Oversee real-time monitoring, control, and automation of critical rack components.
• Develop and automate system integration test plans to reduce development time and errors. Leverage AI tools to streamline the planning, execution, and analysis of test cycles.
• Rigorously test applications and operating systems, debugging complex hardware, network, software, and firmware issues.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation for installation procedures, test plans, performance metrics, and compliance results.
• Mentor engineering peers and collaborate across cross-functional teams (design engineers, program managers, vendors, and customers) to deliver cutting-edge rack solutions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• 4+ years (mandatory) of hands-on experience in rack-level system integration, with a deep understanding of AI compute rack configurations and component functionality.
• Strong knowledge of x86 architecture, system/firmware integration, and Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, PCI protocol analyzers, and traffic generators (Keysight/Ixia, Spirent).
• Extensive experience with stress testing utilities (stressapp, stress-ng, iperf3, FIO, memtester).
• Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, VBA, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs. Experience with CI/CD and tracking tools (Jenkins, JIRA) and integrating AI test automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to handle simultaneous projects, accurately forecast workloads, and execute deliverables on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with exceptional problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 7 to 10 years of related experience

Typical Education

BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography 

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.