Hardware Design Engineer

Acceler8 Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acceler8 Talent is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer in San Francisco to lead the development of high-speed circuit boards and advanced ASIC integrations. You will design Ethernet switches, CPU subsystems, memory interfaces, and networking components, ensuring robust system-level performance and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with software, thermal, mechanical, and supply chain teams to validate designs, optimize power and signal integrity, and help define design standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering field (BS or MS).
• Strong experience in hardware system design for high-speed, high-power applications.
• Hands-on skills in signal/power integrity, thermal management, and compliance (UL, CE, FCC).
• Familiarity with CPU subsystems (x86, ARM, BMC), power systems (DC/DC), and digital logic (VHDL/Verilog).
• A history of successfully shipping complex hardware products.

Responsibilities

• Design Ethernet switches, CPU subsystems, memory, and networking interfaces
• Develop complex high-speed circuit boards with advanced ASICs and optical modules
• Perform system-level analysis, simulation, validation, and debugging
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, thermal, mechanical, and supply chain teams
• Contribute to defining and improving design standards and best practices

Skills

High-speed hardware design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Thermal management

CPU subsystems familiarity (x86, ARM,B

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Acceler8 Talent is working with a high-growth startup developing next-generation infrastructure to power AI workloads in modern data centers. Backed by a strong technical founding team, they’re building innovative systems that integrate advanced optical modules and push the limits of hardware performance.

They’re now looking for a Hardware Design Engineer who’s excited to tackle complex system design challenges and help bring cutting-edge products from concept to production.

In this role, you will:

• Design Ethernet switches, CPU subsystems, memory, and networking interfaces
• Develop complex high-speed circuit boards with advanced ASICs and optical modules
• Perform system-level analysis, simulation, validation, and debugging
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, thermal, mechanical, and supply chain teams
• Contribute to defining and improving design standards and best practices

You should bring:

• A degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering field (BS or MS)
• Strong experience in hardware system design for high-speed, high-power applications
• Hands-on skills in signal/power integrity, thermal management, and compliance (UL, CE, FCC)
• Familiarity with CPU subsystems (x86, ARM, BMC), power systems (DC/DC), and digital logic (VHDL/Verilog)
• A history of successfully shipping complex hardware products

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Take ownership and follow through on your designs end to end
• Are energized by collaboration and solving cross-disciplinary challenges
• Communicate clearly and work well in fast-paced environments
• Combine deep technical skills with curiosity and adaptability