Hardware System Test Engineering Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Define the system-level test strategy for an AI accelerator server platform including PCIe Gen6 links and liquid cooling
• Lead the design and implementation of structural, functional, stress, and reliability tests
• Manage the deployment of system test suites in manufacturing environments
• Define and deliver test solutions for field diagnostics, repair, and maintenance
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, OS, and platform teams to ensure testability
• Drive test integration into OpenBMC, Redfish, and platform-management frameworks
• Develop test automation infrastructure spanning multiple OS environments
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for test coverage, yield, and throughput
• Manage the internal test engineering team and external partners

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in system-level or server platform validation or test engineering
• Strong understanding of server architectures, BMC/OpenBMC/Redfish, and Linux-based systems
• Experience validating high-speed IO subsystems such as PCIe Gen4/5/6
• Experience leading test development for manufacturing or field diagnostics in large-scale systems
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage external vendors
• Strong skills in system debug, log analysis, and failure isolation
• Familiarity with liquid-cooled or thermally complex server designs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accelerator-based compute such as AI/ML, GPUs, or custom ASICs
• Experience with rack-level architectures, DC power distribution, or cooling infrastructure
• Knowledge of reliability testing, environmental stress testing, and fleet-level monitoring

About the Company

Fractile is building silicon, systems, and software to redefine the frontier of AI by running advanced models at higher speeds and lower costs. Founded in 2022, the company is a rapidly expanding team of 70+ professionals working in modern, open offices in London and Bristol.