Staff Engineer (Hardware Design)

Sanmina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina in Singapore is looking for a Staff Engineer (Hardware Design) to lead the design and optimization of high-performance server hardware tailored for massive-scale cloud computing environments. The role requires a Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have expertise in computer architecture, high-speed interfaces, and troubleshooting, alongside proficiency in CAD and SI/PI simulation tools. Join us to shape the future of server design in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in computer architecture, server design, or hardware validation.
• Experience with high-speed Ethernet networking.
• Experience using lab equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and VNAs is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and optimize server hardware for cloud computing.
• Conduct server feasibility studies and create execution plans.
• Work with PCB engineers on layout and placement.

Skills

Computer architecture

High-speed interfaces

GPU/CPU architectures

Troubleshooting in high-speed signaling

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree/Master in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD tools (Cadence Allegro, Mentor PAD)

SI/PI simulation tools (ANSYS HFSS/SIWave)

Job description

Job Title

Staff Engineer (Hardware Design)

Responsibilities

Hyperscale Server Design Engineer is responsible for designing, validating, and optimizing high-performance server hardware, racks, and infrastructure systems to support massive-scale cloud computing environments. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct server feasibility studies, define and maintain hardware architectures and solutions, and create execution plan.
• Guide and work with PCB engineers on layout and placement.
• Design schematic, create BOM, support prototype/engineering build.
• Design, deploy, and operate large-scale GPU-based compute environments, including optimizing network topologies like InfiniBand and Ethernet.
• Lead server validation and bringing up complex systems, including lab validation, SI/PI (Signal Integrity/Power Integrity) analysis, and debugging.
• Partner with software, datacenter engineering, mechanical and thermal, and vendor teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Apply advanced knowledge of server energy efficiency and power redundancy to optimize for performance and cost.
• Work with manufacturing teams to resolve issues and to support NPI and production builds.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation to peers.
• Maintain consistent high quality of engineering design work to develop robust, high performance, and cost-effective designs and products.

Qualifications

• Degree/Master in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in computer architecture, server design, or hardware validation.
• Strong design experience and knowledge in any of the following: GPU/CPU architectures, high-speed interfaces (QSFP‑DD/OSFP), memory interfaces such as DDRx DRAM, NAND/NOR/SPI Flash.
• High‑speed interfaces including PCIe, NVLink, GbE, SAS, USB.
• BMC implementations.
• High DC voltage power designs and distribution, and thermal management.
• High‑speed Ethernet networking.
• Experience with liquid cooling is an advantage.
• Understanding integration of software and hardware.
• NPI project execution experience and familiarity with the Product Development Life Cycle will be desirable.
• Experience using CAD tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Mentor PAD).
• Experience with SI/PI simulation (e.g., ANSYS HFSS/SIWave) and lab equipment like high-speed oscilloscopes and VNAs is an added advantage.
• Familiar with ISO9001.
• Troubleshooting skills in high-speed signaling, thermal or power delivery.
• Self‑motivated and willing to learn new technology and skills; works well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.