Tools Engineer

We strive to be Your Future, Your Solution to accelerate your career! Contact Hannah Wilson at hwilson@saigepartners.com, you can also schedule an appointment at to learn more about this opportunity! Position: AI Automation & Tools Engineer (San Jose, CA) Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced AI Automation & Tools Engineer to support the continued advancement of automation and tooling initiatives across the Eldora, Deus/Euclid, and Elroy projects. This role will focus on developing scalable AI-driven automation solutions that improve system efficiency, streamline defect triage, and enhance overall engineering productivity within complex hardware-software validation environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong Python development skills, hands-on automation experience, and a background in storage firmware validation or related system-level environments. This is a W2 contract position and is not eligible for C2C or W2 referral candidates. Key Responsibilities: AI-Driven Triage & Automation • Design and implement AI-powered automation workflows to support validation and testing operations. • Develop and deploy intelligent automation agents to accelerate issue detection, analysis, and resolution. • Create scalable automation frameworks that reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency. First-Level Defense (L1 Triage) • Establish automated “First Level of Defense” triage systems to manage initial failure analysis. • Implement automated setup-health checks, sideband diagnostics, and Beagle trace pre-screening processes. • Resolve recurring or routine issues through automation before escalation to full-time engineering teams. Intelligent Defect Routing & Diagnostics • Streamline issue identification and defect discovery workflows across multiple toolsets and validation environments. • Improve Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) by automating diagnostic and routing processes. • Perform log analysis and trace diagnostics to identify system failures and optimization opportunities. Engineering Productivity & Scalability • Reduce repetitive manual triage tasks and known setup issue investigations through automation. • Enable core engineering teams to focus on high-priority architecture initiatives and critical project milestones. • Build scalable workflows capable of supporting increased test volumes across Elroy and Eldora programs without additional permanent headcount. Required Qualifications: • Strong proficiency in Python programming. • Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks. • Experience working in NVMe/storage firmware validation or similar hardware-software integrated environments. • Experience with log analysis, protocol analyzers, and trace diagnostics tools (including Beagle trace analysis). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. • Understanding of automated triage methodologies and workflow optimization techniques. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience applying AI and machine learning technologies to automation and validation processes. • Familiarity with advanced diagnostic and debugging tools. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams. Learn more about Saige Partners on Facebook or LinkedIn. Hours you will be work as a AI Automation & Tools Engineer: First shift (8am-5pm), Monday through Friday Compensation you will receive as a AI Automation & Tools Engineer: $75-$80 per hour Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture, which is why we offer a benefit package and convenient weekly payment solutions that helps our employees stay healthy and maintain a positive work/life balance. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at https://careers.saigepartners.com/.