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Staff/Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

San Jose, CA💼 Full-time💰 $202,000–$202,000🗓 2026-06-17 → 2026-07-31

Core

Architecting SSD tester equipment platforms and defining system-level hardware architecture for next-generation memory test solutions.

Role type

Staff/Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

Builds

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

Domain

Semiconductor memory testing / Hardware Systems Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System-level hardware architecture, PCIe topology design, high-speed interconnects (SI/PI), power delivery design, PCB schematic design, BOM development, component selection, lab debug equipment usage, system integration, mentorship

Preferred skills

PCIe/NVMe/Ethernet interface design, computer system/hardware platform design, SSD validation workflows, technical leadership, Linux-based systems, JEDEC/PCI-SIG standards

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Define tester system architecture and specifications; Own platform architecture across host compute, PCIe, and interconnects; Partner with customers to shape tester strategy; Drive hardware designs from concept through delivery; Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable systems; Modernize existing systems for performance and reliability; Mentor engineers and represent the team in technical discussions

Seniority

Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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