Staff Hardware Engineer

Lenovo; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer for the Infrastructure Solutions Group. You will join a team developing innovative server hardware to meet customer and business needs, with exposure to the latest Lenovo technologies.

The role requires deep experience in x86 architecture, high-speed PCB design, and signal integrity, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering required.
• 8+ years of x86 and hardware design experience, server-focused preferred.
• Experience with DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI, I2C and high-speed PCB design.
• Familiar with EDA tools for PCB schematic, layout, bring-up and validation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware designs for Lenovo server platforms in a team environment.
• Collaborate to solve complex hardware challenges and validate designs.
• Interface with partners and customers as needed for requirements and updates.

Skills

x86 architecture

Hardware design

DDR

PCIe

USB

Ethernet

SPI/I2C

High-speed PCB design

Signal integrity

EDA tools

PCB schematic

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

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What you'll do:

The position is for a Hardware Development Engineer in the Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), based in Bangalore, Karnataka. This is an exciting role in the ThinkSystem Server Development organization that has a strong focus to be the #1 trusted IT Partner in the Datacenter market. The hardware development engineer will be an integral member of a team responsible for developing innovative and complex server designs to meet customer and business needs. These organic designs provide exposure to the latest technologies from Lenovo and its development partners to meet market demands. The role also entails solving unique client challenges through the custom development of solutions.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years of in-depth experience in x86 architecture and hardware design. Server design experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and design experience of DDR, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI, I2C along with High-speed PCB design and signal integrity will be an essential requirement.
• Experience in EDA schematic design tools for PCB schematic creation, supporting physical/Layout design activity, hardware bring-up and validation will be required
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to triage and resolve complex hardware issues, working seamlessly with other engineers on problem investigation will be essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a variety of tasks, potentially including customer engagements, architecture design/feedback, and executive updates.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and self-directed; passionate about learning new technologies and skills.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s Degree
• Previous experience in High-speed board design, Signal Integrity, FPGA code development and validation, DC Power circuit design, and/or PCIe bus design, simulation, and validation.
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows Operating systems. Experience with OS virtualization.
• Strong proficiency in shell scripting (BASH/Perl/Python and Windows Power Shell)
• Demonstrated successful hardware design execution on a project with engineering team members located in multiple geographies.

Business acumen to engage with various functional teams required to take projects from concept to production.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.