Compute Server Firmware Test Engineer

Celestica

Firmware Test Engineer at Celestica designing comprehensive test strategies for AI data center servers. Collaborate with engineering teams for robust hardware and software testing.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Server Compute CPU & GPU Firmware Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies for our AI data center's server infrastructure.
Define, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies for all storage and server hardware, firmware, and software components within the AI data center environment.
Lead the test team in designing, executing, and analyzing complex test cases, including functional, performance, reliability, stress, and endurance testing.
Design and implement automated test frameworks and scripts using languages like Python, Go, or similar, to improve efficiency and coverage of testing.
Conduct in-depth performance analysis and bottleneck identification for server platforms (e.g., CPU, GPU, memory, PCIe, networking), OpenBMC interfaces/features and storage systems (e.g., NVMe, SSD, HDD arrays, distributed storage, SAN/NAS).
Develop and maintain robust testbeds and infrastructure for continuous integration and validation.
Collaborate closely with hardware design, software development, infrastructure, and AI/ML engineering teams to understand requirements and integrate testing throughout the product lifecycle.
Communicate test progress, results, and critical issues effectively to stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in hardware and/or software testing, preferably with at least 1 year focused on enterprise-level storage and server systems.
Strong understanding of server architectures (x86, ARM, GPU servers), CPU/memory subsystems, PCIe, power management, and Baseband Management Controllers (BMC) functionality.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data analysis.
Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and command-line tools.
Experience with test methodologies such as performance testing, reliability testing, stress testing, and fault injection.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonGoBashperformance testingreliability testingstress testingfault injectionLinuxtest automationdata analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillsdebugging skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering