SYNNEX Corp

Principal Engineer, Platform Validation

SYNNEX Corp$240K — $290K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in platform development and validation engineering.
  • 7+ years of leadership in validating complex server, storage, networking, AI, or cloud infrastructure platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of server architectures, GPU technologies, networking, and storage platforms.
  • Experience with system integration validation and qualification methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Define validation frameworks for server, storage, AI, and rack-scale infrastructure.
  • Lead system-level validation for complete datacenter solutions including compute and AI platforms.
  • Collaborate with architects during product development to ensure validation coverage.
  • Define validation requirements aligned with customer deployment environments and expectations.
  • Establish automated validation architectures to improve efficiency.

Benefits

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Mental Health Care
  • 401K with match
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Perks at Work
  • LEAP Program
  • MyFlexPay
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

Validation Strategy & Architecture
  • Define validation frameworks and qualification strategies for server, storage, AI, and rack-scale infrastructure platforms.
  • Establish validation requirements and coverage models based on product specifications, customer requirements, and deployment use cases.
  • Develop platform validation roadmaps supporting current and future datacenter technologies.
  • Drive risk-based validation planning across hardware, firmware, software, and system integration domains.
  • Establish best practices for platform qualification and release readiness.


System Integration Validation
  • Lead system-level validation for complete datacenter solutions, including:
    • Compute platforms
    • AI/GPU systems
    • Storage platforms
    • Networking infrastructure
    • Rack integration solutions
    • Power and cooling subsystems
  • Ensure proper interoperability across hardware, firmware, software, and management components.
  • Define validation requirements for deployment readiness, scalability, serviceability, and operational functionality.
  • Drive multi-component integration testing across platform ecosystems.


Technical Architecture & Design Reviews
  • Collaborate with system architects and engineering teams during product definition and development.
  • Review platform architectures to ensure validation coverage and testability.
  • Drive Design-for-Validation (DfV) methodologies.
  • Identify validation risks early in product development and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, qualification reviews, and production readiness reviews.


Customer Qualification & Deployment Readiness
  • Define validation requirements aligned with customer deployment environments.
  • Partner with customers to understand qualification expectations and acceptance criteria.
  • Develop customer qualification plans and deployment validation strategies.
  • Lead readiness reviews supporting customer sampling, pilot deployments, and production releases.
  • Support technical engagements during customer qualification cycles.


Platform Feature Validation
  • Define validation strategies for:
    • Platform functionality
    • System management
    • Security features
    • Firmware integration
    • Operating system compatibility
    • Virtualization environments
    • AI infrastructure software stacks
    • Datacenter deployment workflows
  • Establish validation coverage for emerging technologies and new platform capabilities.


Automation & Validation Infrastructure
  • Define automated validation architectures and test execution frameworks.
  • Drive adoption of automation, telemetry, and analytics capabilities.
  • Establish scalable validation lab environments supporting concurrent development programs.
  • Improve validation efficiency through modern testing methodologies and toolchains.


Manufacturing & Production Readiness
  • Support validation activities during EVT, DVT, PVT, and production release phases.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth transition from development to production.
  • Define production qualification requirements and validation signoff criteria.
  • Support factory build readiness and release qualification activities.


Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the technical authority for platform validation methodologies and best practices.
  • Mentor validation engineers and technical leads.
  • Drive standardization of validation processes across product families.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, validation tools, and industry practices.
  • Influence product quality and validation strategy across Hyve's datacenter portfolio.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
  • 12+ years of experience in platform development, validation engineering, system architecture, or datacenter infrastructure engineering.
  • 7+ years leading validation efforts for complex server, storage, networking, AI, or cloud infrastructure platforms.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Server architectures
    • GPU and accelerator technologies
    • Networking technologies
    • Storage platforms
    • System firmware
    • Datacenter deployment models
  • Experience with system integration validation and qualification methodologies.
  • Experience supporting product development through EVT, DVT, PVT, and production release phases.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Experience supporting hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise datacenter customers.
  • Experience with:
    • AI/ML infrastructure platforms
    • High-performance computing systems
    • Liquid cooling technologies
    • OCP-based platforms
    • Rack-scale solutions
  • Knowledge of validation automation frameworks and data analytics.
  • Experience in customer qualification and production deployment environments.


Core Technical Competencies

Platform Architecture
  • x86 and ARM server platforms
  • GPU and accelerator systems
  • Datacenter storage systems
  • Ethernet and InfiniBand networking
  • Rack-level architecture
  • Platform management and telemetry

Validation Expertise
  • System integration validation
  • Feature validation
  • Firmware validation
  • Customer qualification
  • OS compatibility testing
  • Interoperability testing
  • Deployment validation
  • Automation framework development

Product Lifecycle
  • Architecture definition
  • EVT / DVT / PVT execution
  • Production release qualification
  • Customer deployment readiness
  • Sustaining engineering support


Success Metrics
  • On-time completion of platform qualification milestones
  • Customer qualification success rate
  • Platform defect escape reduction
  • Validation automation coverage improvements
  • Faster product release readiness
  • Reduced integration issues during deployment
  • Improved customer satisfaction and deployment success
  • Increased validation efficiency across product portfolios

Leadership Level

This role operates at a Principal Architect level, providing technical leadership across multiple product families and establishing the validation strategy for Hyve's server, AI, storage, and rack-scale datacenter solutions. The individual is expected to influence platform architecture decisions, customer qualification processes, and validation standards across the organization.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $240,000-$290,000 annually.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.

What's in it for you

Benefit Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Mental Health Care
  • 401K with match
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Perks at Work
  • LEAP Program
  • MyFlexPay

About SYNNEX Corp

SYNNEX Corporation is a business process services company that provides services in distribution, contract assembly, and global business services. The company operates in two segments, Distribution Services and Global Business Services (GBS). The Distribution Services segment distributes computer systems, peripherals, system components, software, networking equipment, and complementary products to various customers, such as value-added resellers, system integrators, and retailers, as well as provides assembly services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including integrated supply chain management, build-to-order, and configure-to-order system configurations, materials management, and logistics. The GBS segment offers various services comprising customer management, software development, web hosting, hosted software, domain name registration, and back-office processing. This segment delivers its services through voice, chat, Web, email, and digital print. It also sells products complementary to these service offerings in China. In addition, SYNNEX Corporation offers various financial services, including net terms, third party leasing and floor plan financing, letters of credit, and arrangements to collect payments directly from the end-user; online services; and marketing services, as well as technical support services consisting of pre and post-sales support. The company serves resellers, retailers, and OEMs located worldwide. SYNNEX Corporation, formerly known as SYNNEX Information Technologies, Inc., was founded in 1980 is headquartered in Fremont, California.

SYNNEX Corp Careers

Join the vibrant team at SYNNEX Corp, a leading provider of IT distribution and customer care outsourced services, where innovation meets exceptional leadership, and diversity thrives. As a powerhouse in the technology sector, SYNNEX Corp offers unparalleled job opportunities aimed at fostering professional growth and dynamic career paths.

Work You’ll Do

At SYNNEX Corp, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our company and customers while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our diverse team at SYNNEX is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the digital landscape. Here, your career will flourish as you become part of a culture that values your skills and aspirations.

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Start your journey with SYNNEX as we transform the tech world through strategic leadership and innovative solutions. We offer a variety of positions, from customer support to high-level management roles, ensuring that your career path is aligned with your professional goals and personal development.

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Grow With Us

SYNNEX is committed to the growth of our employees and our company. We provide robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure that every team member can reach their full potential. Our supportive culture advocates for continuous learning and development, helping you to advance your career while contributing to our collective success.

Benefits and Culture

Choosing to work at SYNNEX means opting for a career that comes with competitive benefits and a workplace culture that promotes balance and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, employee wellness programs, and flexible working arrangements. At SYNNEX, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is respected for their unique contributions.

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Explore the job opportunities at SYNNEX Corp today and find the position that matches your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for ambitious, curious, and innovative professionals to join our team. Whether you are starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, SYNNEX provides the resources and global platform to achieve your goals.

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Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$529.1 million
5 Year Trend
+17.6%
Revenue
$24.6 billion
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