Principal Hardware Engineer
Core
Lead the evolution of high-performance enterprise storage hardware from initial architecture to global production, bridging visionary design with rock-solid reliability.
Role type
Principal Hardware Engineer (Storage Systems)
Builds
Next-generation enterprise storage systems (compute, storage, I/O)
Domain
Data Storage / Enterprise Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware design (schematic capture, PCB layout), x86 architecture, high-speed signal integrity (SI) analysis, root cause analysis (FA), system stress testing, Python/Bash scripting, PCIe/Ethernet protocols
Preferred skills
Qualification of subcomponents (SSDs, power supplies, VR circuits), high-speed bus technologies (PCIe, I2C, SPI)
Technologies
x86, PCIe, Ethernet (up to 800Gbps+), Python, Bash, Oscilloscopes, Bus analyzers
Responsibilities
Architect and design full product development lifecycle for storage hardware; Lead hardware validation and qualification tests; Solve complex technical challenges via root cause and failure analysis; Optimize system integrity (power, signal integrity, thermal functionality)
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
