Lead Principal Electrical Engineer, GPU Systems

Oracle Hardware is seeking a highly experienced Lead Principal Electrical Engineer with expert GPU and CPU systems engineering knowledge to lead complex hardware development, integration, validation, and production introduction initiatives.
In this senior individual contributor role, you will lead complete GPU system development programs in collaboration with Oracle engineering teams, external manufacturers, and NVIDIA and AMD engineering teams. You will apply deep technical expertise to GPU/CPU system integration, hardware and software validation, complex issue resolution, and production delivery.
You will play a critical role in executing strategic engineering initiatives, influencing technical decisions across multiple organizations, and driving GPU platform readiness, quality, and delivery. This position requires strong technical judgment, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to resolve complex engineering challenges through expertise and collaboration.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
15 years of experience in technical engineering
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 11 years of experience in technical engineering
OR
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 9 years of experience in technical engineering
OR
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 7 years of experience in technical engineering.
Job Skills:
Same as prior level.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
16 years of experience in technical engineering
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 12 years of experience in technical engineering
OR
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 10 years of experience in technical engineering
OR
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8 years of experience in technical engineering.
People Leadership/Management Experience:
2 years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
Additional Qualifications (as needed)
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
10 years of experience in safety and electromagnetic compatibility compliance.
GPU/CPU Systems Engineering and Integration
Lead complex GPU platform development and implementation initiatives from engineering requirements through system qualification and production readiness.
Apply expert GPU and CPU architecture and systems engineering knowledge to hardware and software integration, validation, debugging, and production delivery.
Resolve complex system integration issues involving GPU and CPU platforms, firmware, drivers, baseboard management controllers (BMCs), and associated hardware and software components.
Analyze engineering logs, vendor diagnostic tools, validation results, and technical evidence to investigate system-level issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Evaluate technical design options and engineering trade-offs in collaboration with Oracle engineering teams, NVIDIA, AMD, and external manufacturing partners.
Translate customer and product requirements into actionable engineering requirements supporting platform development, validation, and delivery.
Hardware Validation and Production Readiness
Lead integrated GPU platform validation activities to ensure products meet established engineering requirements and quality expectations before release.
Develop and align validation plans, test strategies, and qualification activities across internal engineering teams and external partners.
Review engineering test results, validation logs, supplier data, and technical findings to assess product readiness and identify unresolved risks.
Drive investigation and resolution of complex hardware, firmware, and system integration issues affecting product quality, qualification, and production readiness.
Coordinate technical issue resolution with engineering organizations, silicon partners, suppliers, and external manufacturers.
Support successful transition of GPU hardware platforms from development and qualification into production.
Technical Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a recognized technical subject matter expert in GPU/CPU systems engineering, providing guidance on complex engineering challenges and technical decisions.
Lead cross-functional engineering initiatives involving multiple organizations, technology partners, and external manufacturers.
Collaborate closely with NVIDIA, AMD, Oracle engineering teams, and suppliers to resolve technical dependencies and align engineering priorities.
Influence engineering strategies and technical decisions through demonstrated expertise, sound judgment, and effective communication.
Present technical trade-offs, validation findings, product readiness assessments, quality risks, and recommended actions to engineering leadership and senior stakeholders.
Anticipate technical and execution risks, evaluate potential impacts, and drive appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
Coach and mentor engineering peers and small teams, sharing technical knowledge, industry practices, and lessons learned to strengthen engineering capabilities.
Provide technical leadership through collaboration and influence in an individual contributor capacity without direct employee management responsibilities.
Engineering Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Apply established industry practices, emerging technologies, research, and innovative engineering approaches to solve complex GPU/CPU system challenges.
Use structured technical investigation, engineering evidence, and controlled experimentation to evaluate potential solutions.
Assess engineering decisions and technical alternatives based on quality, schedule, cost, and operational impact.
Identify opportunities to improve GPU platform integration, system validation, technical issue resolution, and production introduction processes.
Contribute technical recommendations that support broader engineering strategies and long-term product objectives.
Promote disciplined engineering practices, technical documentation, change management, and knowledge sharing across participating teams.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Experience
Extensive relevant experience in electrical engineering, GPU/CPU systems engineering, hardware systems development, or a closely related technical discipline.
Expert knowledge of GPU and CPU system architecture, integration, and validation,