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Staff/Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

San Jose, California, United States of America💼 Full-time💰 $202,000–$202,000🗓 2026-06-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Architect SSD tester equipment platforms, focusing on tester hardware architecture and platform-level electrical design to enable next-generation memory technologies.

Role type

Staff/Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

Builds

Scalable, reliable, high-performance SSD tester platforms for AI infrastructure

Domain

Semiconductor hardware / Test equipment

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System-level hardware design, Computer architecture, High-speed interconnects, Power delivery, PCB schematic design, BOM development, Component selection, SI/PI analysis, Thermal constraints, Lab debug equipment usage

Preferred skills

PCIe/NVMe/Ethernet interface design, Computer system/hardware platform design, SSD validation workflows, Technical leadership, Linux-based systems, Industry standards (JEDEC/PCI-SIG)

Technologies

PCIe, NVMe, Ethernet, Linux, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Protocol analyzers

Responsibilities

Define tester system architecture, requirements, performance models, and specifications; Own platform architecture across host compute, PCIe topology, and rack/module integration; Drive hardware designs from concept through delivery including schematic entry, high-speed implementation, and system integration; Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams; Modernize existing systems for improved performance and reliability; Mentor engineers and represent the team in stakeholder discussions

Seniority

Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship

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