Lead System Test Engineer

Summary

Join Recogni, a leading AI company, as a Lead System Test Engineer. You will design, implement, and automate comprehensive system-level testing for high-performance AI computing platforms. This hands-on role requires extensive experience in system-level testing and familiarity with various testing frameworks and tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the development of a scalable test automation framework. Recogni offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work hours, unlimited PTO, and various perks. The company prioritizes work-life balance and fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in system-level testing or validation of computing platforms, embedded systems, or hardware/software co-designed products
• Hand-on deep familiarity with Python and Bash scripting. Experience with Linux-based environments, Docker, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to automate test flows
• Hands-on with test frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, or custom harnesses; ability to extend or build from scratch
• Experience with network and storage systems (e.g., Infiniband, Ethernet, NFS, S3, NAS/SAN) and associated performance benchmarks
• Solid background in using tools like JIRA, Testmo, or Qase for tracking test plans, results, and defects
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design, architect and implement system test plans that reflect real-world use cases, performance benchmarks, and production-readiness criteria
• Develop and extend a scalable test automation framework integrated with our SDK for test-case generation
• Implement test methodologies for validating complex interactions across compute nodes, networking, storage, and distributed software systems
• Verify system behavior across hardware revisions and software builds and analyze large volumes of test data to pinpoint failure modes
• Devise and maintain a modular test harness that supports simulation, emulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and AI systems teams to ensure alignment of test coverage with engineering milestones. Be hands-on engaged in setting up our test lab facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading small high-performance teams
• Deep and hands-on understanding of GenAI models (e.g., LLMs, stable diffusion, mixture-of-experts, text-to-video, etc.) and their accuracy metrics
• Experience with building and maintaining test labs and equipment, including the procurement of equipment

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Stock Option Purchase Plan
• Flexible work hours
• Unlimited PTO
• Gym membership
• Corporate discounts
• Snacks and drinks
• Company events
• Continuous Learning: Engage in valuable learning and development experiences within a dynamic and diverse peer group. Benefit from the expertise of individuals spanning various fields, including Artificial Intelligence & Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, ASIC Design Engineering, Hardware Systems Engineering, Technology Product Management, and other disciplines