Hardware Design Engineer

Hardware Design Engineer Acceler8 Talent | Santa Clara, California, United States (On-site) On-site | Santa Clara, CA 200-250k base + equity. I’m working with a well-funded technology company developing next-generation hardware for high-performance data-center applications. They are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to develop complex networking systems from initial architecture through production. This is a hands-on design position with responsibility across system design, schematic development, PCB integration, bring-up, validation and manufacturing. You’ll work on: Ethernet switches and complex high-speed circuit boards High-power ASICs and high-speed SerDes interfaces CPU, memory and management subsystems Integrating high-speed optical modules and networking interfaces Power architecture, sequencing and AC/DC or DC/DC conversion Signal-integrity, power-integrity and EMC considerations System-level analysis, simulation, validation and testing Board bring-up and complex hardware debugging Cross-functional work with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing and supply-chain teams Design processes, technical standards and engineering best practices Product qualification and production ramp. Looking for engineers who have: Owned complex hardware or board designs from concept through production Designed systems containing high-speed SerDes and high-power ASICs Worked with x86, ARM, PowerPC or BMC-based subsystems Strong knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity and EMC Experience with power delivery and thermal-management requirements Digital logic design experience using VHDL or Verilog Familiarity with UL, CE or FCC requirements Shipped multiple generations of commercial hardware Strong ownership, communication and cross-functional problem-solving skills Experience with networking, telecom, server, storage or comparable high-performance systems is particularly relevant. This is an opportunity to take substantial technical ownership within an experienced team developing advanced data-center hardware. Worth a confidential chat?