At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) - The AI Factory Platform Company - we're building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.
Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.
At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.
Job OverviewWe are seeking a self-driven, highly motivated
Hardware Systems Engineer to perform in a fast paced, multifunctional and multilocational organization. The candidate must have experience and knowledge of overall computer architecture and server integration including CPU's, GPU's, Memory, Storage, IO and software defined storage solutions and suitable hardware. The engineer will perform testing, benchmarking, firmware validation, and work with our CTO, Manufacturing, and Product Management organizations providing technical guidance and support.
Projects will range across an extensive portfolio of technologies used in High-Performance and AI computing and associated storage and networking solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is enthusiastic about innovation and problem solving.
Responsibilities- Perform engineering analysis of identifying, analyzing, and resolving compute and server related issues.
- Perform prototype and product reviews and validation to ensure product reliability and performance.
- Test and debug applications within the engineering organization.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve and implement required functions and features.
- Work with cross-functional teams to provide guidance for new product release.
- Tracking, testing and documentation firmware used in shipping products.
- Provide support and technical consultation to customers and internal teams if requested.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience.
- Solid understanding of computer architectures, integration patterns, and components.
- Hands on experience with various storage and networking technologies like SAN (Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), CSIs, CNIs, and cloud storage solutions.
- Proficient in using compute and storage management software and tools (IPMI, Redfish, etc.)
- Scripting skills in languages like Python.
- Preferred experience in software defined networks.
- Preferred experience in software defined storage.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other internal and external groups.
- Familiarity with industry toolkits such as CUDA, ROCm, OpenCL or equivalent.
- Familiarity with containerized and virtualized technologies like Kubernetes, VMware or Hyper-V.
- Strong sense of initiative and ownership.
LocationTravelCompensation & BenefitsThe base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in Maynard, MA is $92,000-112,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe are committed to creating a diverse environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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