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Software Engineer - Hardware Diagnostics - New Grad.

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

Software Engineer - Hardware Diagnostics - New Grad: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This is a new graduate software engineering role focused on hardware diagnostics for large-scale AI infrastructure systems.
  • The Person:The person will design platform driver code, make architectural decisions, build custom test suites with hardware and software teams, and support system enablement from prototype bring-up to datacenter deployment.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, with proficiency in Python and C, and familiarity with schematics, component datasheets, and L2 networking protocols.

About the role

Company Description: As a cutting-edge AI infrastructure startup, we are building high-performance systems that power next-generation, large-scale AI deployments. Our team brings together industry veterans and passionate innovators who thrive in a fast-paced environment, tackling complex technical challenges at the boundary of hardware and software.

Diagnostics Team Details: We are looking for inquisitive software engineers eager to bridge the gap between software platform architecture and physical hardware. Operating as a vital group within our software organization, our team rapidly iterates to validate hardware—from early prototype bring-up to full datacenter deployment—using an industry-leading software framework. Strong problem-solving skills, rapid adaptability, and enthusiasm for collaborative engineering are at the core of what we value.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and write platform driver code across kernel and user space to model, stress, and verify hardware performance.
  • Drive architectural decisions for our platform software in a highly collaborative setting.
  • Partner cross-functionally with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to build custom test suites for complex designs.
  • Engage in end-to-end system enablement, progressing from prototype bring-up to large-scale AI datacenter deployments.
  • Help shape our startup culture—take ownership, challenge existing paradigms, and contribute directly to the future of our tech stack.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python, C
  • Solid understanding of systems software, including embedded systems and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with schematics/component datasheets
  • Familiarity with L2 networking protocols is a plus.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Confidence to both ask questions and take ownership of your projects

What We Offer:

  • Direct 1:1 mentorship from industry veterans passionate about accelerating your early-career technical growth.
  • High ownership of high-impact projects tailored to your interests and expertise, with immediate visibility and impact across teams.
  • A supportive, highly collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning, curiosity, and creative problem-solving.
Published September 8, 2026
Location Santa Clara, CA
Job Type Full-Time