CareerPlan

Principal Hardware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, USFull-time$151k–$226k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the design of high-volume production boards and systems for AI data centers, network security, and high-speed connectivity products using custom ASIC solutions and high-speed SerDes.

Role type

Principal Hardware Engineer (Board Design & System Integration)

Builds

High-density, high-volume board-level systems for storage, network security, and custom ASIC applications.

Domain

Semiconductor / Data Infrastructure / High-Speed Digital Circuits

Required skills

High-speed digital circuitry design, ODM management, fine pitch component design, signal integrity, power integrity, schematic design, debug skills, Linux proficiency, mechanical component understanding

Preferred skills

Cadence Allegro expertise, system test environment setup

Technologies

DDR4/5, PCIe Gen5+, 100G Ethernet, QSPI, USB, Cadence Allegro

Responsibilities

Develop high density next generation products, design high-performance board-level systems, manage designs with JDM partners, define and review schematics, conduct design reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical support to strategic customers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership