PCIe QA Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

PCIe QA Engineer (AI): Validating PCIe switch functionality, performance, and compliance for high-performance computing clusters with an accent on AI/ML workloads and GPU connectivity. Focus on building comprehensive test automation using Python, performing system-level debugging, and validating protocols like RoCE to ensure reliability in large-scale AI infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in San Jose, California, USA

Compensation: $81,000–$130,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Create and maintain test scenarios, test cases, and automated test suites.
• Perform holistic validation of PCIe switch functionality, performance, and compliance.
• Review design and functional specifications to ensure deep product understanding.
• Execute complex test activities and collaborate with multi-site development teams.
• Review user documentation to ensure accurate technical representation.
• Manage and prioritize parallel testing tasks across multiple releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in software testing.
• Strong experience with PCIe testing, including config space, link training, and virtualization.
• Proficiency in Python for network and system-level test automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-site team environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AMD/NVIDIA GPUs, RCCL/NCCL libraries, and CUDA/RoCM.
• Knowledge of NVMe drives and storage stress-testing tools.
• Experience with PCIe analyzers, jammers, and load generators.
• Networking background with L2/L3 protocols, especially RoCE in AI/ML or HPC environments.
• Familiarity with deep learning models like NLP, LLMs, or image classification.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and discretionary annual bonuses.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and inclusive workplace practices.