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You will work closely with Oracle hardware, software, and cloud engineering teams, GPU and CPU suppliers, and joint design manufacturers to ensure successful hardware product development and manufacturing readiness.\nThis is an individual contributor role requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership. You will work autonomously on moderately complex assignments, lead projects and processes within the team, and deliver results through technical influence, collaboration, and effective program execution.\n Lead assigned GPU system development and implementation activities from requirements definition through qualification and production readiness.\nTranslate internal customer needs into engineering requirements and coordinate technical deliverables with Oracle engineering teams and external manufacturing partners.\nApply GPU and CPU system engineering expertise to evaluate hardware and software integration, including firmware, drivers, and baseboard management controllers (BMCs).\nCollaborate with NVIDIA, AMD, and external manufacturing partners to investigate system integration issues using vendor validation tools, engineering logs, and technical analysis.\nCoordinate internal and external hardware validation and qualification testing to ensure products meet established requirements before customer release.\nReview validation results, engineering logs, and technical findings; document readiness evidence and drive resolution of quality, integration, and delivery issues.\nDevelop and execute hardware project plans, aligning supplier priorities, schedules, engineering dependencies, and deliverables with program objectives and budget constraints.\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks while managing changes through established review and escalation processes.\nEvaluate alternative technical approaches, assess quality, schedule, and cost implications, and implement agreed solutions.\nLead cross-functional engineering and project activities through technical credibility, collaboration, and influence without direct authority.\nCommunicate technical trade-offs, project progress, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.\nPrepare technical reports, project updates, and leadership briefings, including senior executive reviews as required.\nDrive improvements in hardware validation, system integration, and program execution processes.\nMentor junior colleagues, provide technical guidance and task oversight, and coordinate vendors, contractors, or temporary staff as needed.\nBuild productive working relationships across Oracle engineering organizations, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support successful product delivery.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nAdvanced knowledge of electrical engineering, hardware systems engineering, and associated engineering principles, practices, and procedures.\nBroad knowledge of GPU or CPU system engineering, including architecture, system integration, validation, and production readiness.\nPractical experience with NVIDIA and AMD platforms, including hardware and software integration involving firmware, drivers, and baseboard management controllers (BMCs).\nDemonstrated experience supporting hardware systems through development, qualification, and production delivery.\nExperience using vendor validation tools, interpreting engineering logs, investigating system-level issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve technical problems.\nExperience working with external manufacturers, suppliers, or joint design manufacturers on complex hardware development programs.\nDemonstrated ability to manage hardware project requirements, schedules, dependencies, quality, risks, and budget tracking across multiple organizations.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues, assess alternatives, and make evidence-based recommendations.\nAbility to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and manage moderately complex assignments with multiple variables and potential outcomes.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional activities, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and collaborate effectively with internal and external engineering teams.\nAbility to adapt to changing requirements and delivery conditions while maintaining disciplined planning, risk management, escalation, and follow-through.\nExperience providing technical guidance, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating cross-functional project activities.\nEducation and Experience\nDegree in Electrical Engineering, with relevant education and experience assessed under Oracle's published equivalency guidance.\nTypical IC4 experience profile is 12+ years of relevant experience, assessed with applicable education and experience equivalencies under Oracle's Career Level Guide. This is a typical career-level profile rather than an automatic requirement for 12 years ofemployment in addition to a degree.\nTypical education equivalencies are four years for a bachelor's degree, six years for a master's degree, and eight to nine years for a doctorate.\nRelevant certifications, military technical training, or demonstrated project work may contribute where applicable and are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Equivalencies are evaluated for relevance to the role without double-counting overlapping credentials.\nLocation: Santa Clara, CA\n Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.\nRange and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only\nUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.\nOracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.\nCandidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.\nOracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:\n1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion\n2. Short term disability and long term disability\n3. Life insurance and AD&D\n4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)\n5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts\n6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits\n7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match\n8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.\n9. 11 paid holidays\n10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.\n11. Paid parental leave\n12. Adoption assistance\n13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan\n14. Financial planning and group legal\n15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance\nThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.\nAs part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. 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