--- title: 'GPU Server Hardware Validation Engineer at Pragmatike' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/gpu-server-hardware-validation-engineer-pragmatike-zhuhai-1dq453jbbw44' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # GPU Server Hardware Validation Engineer at Pragmatike - **Company:** Pragmatike - **Location:** Zhuhai, China - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pragmatike/9488347d-f12d-458c-b8d1-d48773337161 ## Job description Job Description Location: Hong Kong — on-site (factory floor, test lab and manufacturing sites; this is not a remote or desk-based role) Start date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English and fluent Mandarin are both mandatory Industry: HPC / GPU Server Manufacturing / Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a European deep-tech company building a sovereign, energy-efficient alternative to traditional cloud providers. Unlike most cloud players, our client designs and manufactures its own HPC infrastructure end to end — chassis, boards and containerized units — and deploys it as the hardware layer of a vertically integrated AI cloud. The company is growing fast and is expanding its manufacturing and testing capability in Hong Kong. Professional Background: We're looking for a Server Engineer with hands-on GPU/HPC hardware experience who has tested and validated servers, not just operated them. You should be comfortable moving between the factory floor and the test lab, with a strong Linux background and real familiarity with firmware and GPU software stacks (CUDA, NCCL). You take ownership of quality: if a server ships, it is because you signed off on it. Startup or hyper-growth experience is a strong plus. Autonomy, rigor and problem-solving are essential. Your Responsibilities: - Own quality control across the client's manufacturing sites, on the factory floor. - Run the hardware test lab: board and system bring-up, validation and stress testing of new server builds. - Oversee the assembly and end-to-end testing of GPU servers before they are deployed into the client's sovereign cloud. - Define and maintain test procedures, acceptance criteria and QC checkpoints for chassis, boards and full systems. - Diagnose hardware, firmware and driver-level issues (BIOS/BMC, GPU firmware, PCIe, thermals, power) and drive root-cause analysis with the design and manufacturing teams. - Validate GPU compute and interconnect performance under Linux using CUDA, NCCL and related benchmarking tools. - Document failures, yields and test results, and feed findings back into hardware design and production processes. - Coordinate day to day with manufacturing partners and local suppliers in both English and Mandarin. What You Bring: - Proven hands-on experience testing and validating GPU/HPC servers (bring-up, burn-in, validation), not only using them. - Strong Linux skills at the system and hardware level. - Firmware knowledge: BIOS/UEFI, BMC/IPMI, GPU and NIC firmware, flashing and troubleshooting. - Working knowledge of the NVIDIA GPU stack: drivers, CUDA, NCCL, and how to benchmark and diagnose multi-GPU systems. - Solid understanding of server hardware: motherboards, PCIe topology, power, cooling, storage and networking components. - Experience with QC or manufacturing test processes in a hardware production environment. - Fluent English and fluent Mandarin (both non-negotiable). - Willingness to work on-site in Hong Kong, on the factory floor and in the lab. Nice To Have: - Experience with containerized or micro-datacenter deployments (power, thermal and environmental constraints). - Familiarity with high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, RoCE, NVLink) and their validation. - Scripting skills (Bash/Python) to automate test sequences and reporting. - Exposure to hardware supply chains or contract manufacturers in Hong Kong / Southern China. - Cantonese. Why Join Us: Our client is one of the very few cloud companies that builds its own hardware from the board up. Their mission is to deliver a sovereign, energy-efficient, high-performance alternative to traditional cloud providers, and the servers you test and validate are the physical foundation of that platform. Expect real ownership from day one, a fast-paced environment that values autonomy and problem-solving, and the chance to build something that doesn't exist yet. Pragmatike• is dedicated to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We ensure that no applicant is discriminated against based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely. We collect and use your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process. ## About Pragmatike ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Pragmatike is a remote tech recruitment platform that connects businesses with vetted software engineers, data specialists, and IT professionals across 60+ countries, promising hires within 48 hours. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/early-stage; no disclosed funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (with offices in San Francisco, CA, USA and presence in UAE, Armenia, Turkey) - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Grégoire Clement (Co-Founder & CEO), Mathias Guigui (COO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting / Talent Recruitment - **Target customers**: Remote-first companies of all sizes – from startups and scaleups to large enterprises – primarily in SaaS and Fintech, but open to all industries (excluding defense, medical, weaponry) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Simplify IT talent recruitment … score top remote developers and tech professionals. Easy peasy!” ## Products & Services - **Recruitment-as-a-Service**: End-to-end hiring process with human-picked vetting (no AI screening). Clients submit requirements, get matched within 48 hours, and receive a dedicated personal manager for the duration of the engagement. - **International Payroll & Compliance Management**: Handles contracts, IP protection, and local labor law compliance for remote hires across 100+ countries. - **Talent Pool Access**: Database of 50K+ candidates globally; specializes in niche technologies (AS400, Erlang, Scala, Elixir, cybersecurity, IoT, ML) as well as standard stacks (React, Node, Python, Swift, etc.). - **Roles Covered**: Full-stack developers, data engineers, mobile developers, DevOps, product managers, marketing, finance, sales – all fully remote. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Reports 10,000+ vetted specialists in network; trusted by 50+ brands; currently posting 283 active job openings - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No investors disclosed; client logos not individually named but described as “unicorns, small businesses, large enterprises” - **Growth Signals**: - Year-over-year job postings growth: **+1079.2%** - Operates in 60+ countries - Stages talent in 2 offices (Paris, San Francisco) with remote workforce spanning 20+ locations ## Competitive Advantages - **100% Remote DNA**: The company was built for remote hiring, focusing on international talent – unlike traditional local staffing agencies. - **Human Vetting, No Fake AI**: Claims a rigorous human selection process (communication, English proficiency, technical test, client validation) rather than automated screening. - **Speed**: Guaranteed match within 48 hours; trial period offered at €0. - **Cost Advantage**: 30–50% cheaper than local market rates for freelance developers, with no hidden fees. - **Flexible, Project-Based Pricing**: No subscriptions or packages; pricing per hour (€31–€59) tailored to client budget. - **Niche Expertise**: Able to source rare specialists (AS400, Erlang, etc.) often inaccessible via traditional channels. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Growing presence in EMEA, UAE, and Americas; actively posting jobs across time zones. - **Quality Over Quantity**: Emphasizes human-curated matches over automated algorithms. - **SaaS & Fintech Concentration**: Primary verticals, while remaining industry-agnostic for broader reach. - **Cost Leadership**: Maintaining price advantage to undercut larger competitors like Toptal or Upwork. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “young startup” that “pampers clients like bees nurturing honey” – high-touch, service-oriented environment. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Fully remote operations; employees work from physical offices in Paris or San Francisco as needed, but the company is built for remote work. - **Team**: Small team of ~7 employees (down 25% YoY, likely due to strategic refocus), with HR as the largest department (33%). - **Growth Opportunity**: Working at a fast-growing platform that tripled job postings in a year offers exposure to global tech talent markets and recruitment ops. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but flexible, project-based environment with international exposure. ## Sources 1. [pragmatike.com](https://www.pragmatike.com/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragmatikee) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pragmatike) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pragmatike) 5. [pragmatike.com/business](https://www.pragmatike.com/business) ## Other roles at Pragmatike - [VC Partnerships & Business Development Manager (Remote)](https://feeny.ai/job/vc-partnerships-business-development-manager-remote-pragmatike-london-vpbnmkq23v78) — London, United Kingdom - [GPU Server Hardware Validation Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/gpu-server-hardware-validation-engineer-pragmatike-guangzhou-hwyzmzrst13e) — Guangzhou, China - [GPU Server Hardware Validation Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/gpu-server-hardware-validation-engineer-pragmatike-dongguan-pkbkejv91jsw) — Dongguan, China - [GPU Server Hardware Validation Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/gpu-server-hardware-validation-engineer-pragmatike-apac-china-hong-kong-n9f90jz9yhvb) — APAC / China / Hong Kong - [Server Engineer (On-site Hong Kong)](https://feeny.ai/job/server-engineer-on-site-hong-kong-pragmatike-apac-china-hong-kong-y7bnmf0d6cx2) — APAC / China / Hong Kong - [Server Engineer (On-site Hong Kong)](https://feeny.ai/job/server-engineer-on-site-hong-kong-pragmatike-shenzhen-tgtkznwd6493) — Shenzhen, China - [Member of ML Technical Staff](https://feeny.ai/job/member-of-ml-technical-staff-pragmatike-san-francisco-9jcgzjcf3kv2) — San Francisco, CA - [Product Designer (SF, YC)](https://feeny.ai/job/product-designer-sf-yc-pragmatike-san-francisco-9n6ax6j46p7t) — San Francisco, CA - [Founding Recruiter (tech freelance)](https://feeny.ai/job/founding-recruiter-tech-freelance-pragmatike-canada-t2apanncnvsz) — Canada - [Staff Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-pragmatike-san-francisco-h675ex6grgzt) — San Francisco, CA