About the RoleThe E3/E4 Senior Staff L10/L11 Systems Integration & Test Development Engineer (TE) is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks and system integration solutions that enable rapid platform validation, scalability, and deployment readiness across complex hardware and infrastructure environments. This role serves as a key technical leader in integrating hardware, firmware, software, networking, and management technologies to ensure end-to-end system functionality and performance.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in systems engineering, test automation, and platform integration with a strong understanding of large-scale infrastructure environments. Working cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, networking, software, quality, and operations teams, this engineer drives validation efficiency, accelerates development cycles, and improves overall product quality and deployment success.
What You Will Do- Design and develop scalable automated test frameworks that support system integration, validation, and qualification activities.
- Lead end-to-end system integration efforts across hardware, firmware, software, networking, and platform management components.
- Create test strategies, validation methodologies, and automation solutions that improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
- Develop automated test cases for functional, performance, reliability, regression, interoperability, and system-level testing.
- Support bring-up, integration, and validation of next-generation server, storage, networking, and infrastructure platforms.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify integration challenges, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause resolution.
- Build tools and automation capabilities that accelerate development cycles and reduce manual testing efforts.
- Analyze system logs, telemetry, diagnostics, and test data to evaluate platform stability and readiness.
- Define validation metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that provide clear visibility into system health and product readiness.
- Validate platform scalability, resiliency, and operational performance in lab and pre-production environments.
- Drive continuous improvements in test infrastructure, automation platforms, and validation processes.
- Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and release readiness assessments to ensure integration and testing requirements are achieved.
- Mentor engineers and contribute technical leadership across system integration and validation initiatives.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, validation engineering, or platform development.
- Strong experience integrating complex hardware, firmware, software, networking, and infrastructure technologies.
- Expertise in developing automated test frameworks and tools using Python, Shell scripting, Go, Java, or similar programming languages.
- Deep understanding of system validation methodologies, integration testing, performance testing, and release qualification processes.
- Experience with server platforms, storage systems, networking technologies, and hyperscale or cloud infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, system architecture, virtualization technologies, and distributed computing environments.
- Experience troubleshooting complex system-level issues and performing root cause analysis across multiple technology domains.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation platforms, test management systems, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to validation and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working across global engineering organizations.
- Proven track record of delivering scalable automation solutions that improve validation efficiency, product quality, and deployment readiness.
- Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex technical initiatives and influence engineering decisions across cross-functional teams.
ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $116,250 - $155,000. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.
Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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About ZT SystemsAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We OfferAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.
Compensation & Financial Security-Competitive base salary
-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
-401(k) retirement savings plan
-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
-Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
-Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka ), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
