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Rack Level Manufacturing Test Engineer
Sambanova Systems INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 23 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Sambanova Systems INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Principal Engineer” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in CA: $175k–$190k, median $183k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 23 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
SambaNova is a leader in next-generation AI infrastructure, delivering a full-stack inference platform for customers worldwide. At the core of SambaNova's technology is the RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) — a chip built on a dataflow architecture rather than the traditional GPU model. Its decode performance is especially strong for agentic workloads like multi-turn agents, code generation, and long-running applications. RDUs are packaged into SambaRack, rack-scale hardware that lets customers deploy state-of-the-art models with better performance, greater energy efficiency, and faster time to value. About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Rack-level Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, develop, implement test strategies and optimize for fully integrated rack systems. Main focus will be on end-to-end testing of compute, power, cooling and networking components testing at the rack level. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to build robust automated test solutions, reduce test escapes, and support new product introduction (NPI) to production. Responsibilities Test Development and Automation • Rack Test Development: Design, build, and optimize automated manufacturing test sequences specifically tailored for integrated system racks (e.g., L10 to L12 integration levels). • Infrastructure & Provisioning: Develop robust orchestration environments to automate firmware flashing (BIOS/BMC), network switch configuration, and operating system deployment at scale. • Power & Thermal Validation: Implement rack-level stress testing, including load-balancing validation, thermal throttling assessments, and power shelf/PDU (Power Distribution Unit) margin testing. Automated Test Infrastructure • Scripting & Automation: Write and maintain test scripts using Python, Bash, or Go to automate system diagnostic tools, network topology validation, and peripheral checks. • Diagnostic Tools: Integrate system diagnostics and stress-testing frameworks into the manufacturing execution system (MES). • Data Analysis & Yield Monitoring: Analyze rack-level parametric test data, monitor manufacturing yields, and establish automated pass/fail criteria to catch assembly or component-level escapes. Manufacturing Support • Provide hands-on support to manufacturing test technicians for troubleshooting and repair • Train and guide manufacturing teams on proper use of test equipment and fixtures • Ensure stability and uptime of test systems on the production floor New Product Introduction (NPI) and Global Operations • New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Hardware Design and Software Engineering teams during early prototype phases to ensure the product design supports rack-level testability (DFR/DFT). • Root Cause Analysis: Drive complex triage efforts for failure analysis at the rack system level, identifying whether issues stem from cabling, firmware mismatches, network configurations, or component defects. • Factory Deployment: Deploy and support test lines at global contract manufacturing (CM) partner sites, creating clear documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training for factory technicians. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field • 5–7+ years of experience in system-level or rack-level manufacturing test engineering • Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing test systems and troubleshooting • Experience with automated test development and test equipment integration • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally Preferred Qualifications • Experience with hardware/software integration testing • Familiarity with test frameworks, scripting, and automation tools • Experience working