Hardware Engineer

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is looking for a talented Hardware Engineer to join their hardware design engineering team in Wayne, California. The role involves designing and validating server architectures, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and creating technical documentation.

Ideal candidates should have a BSEE or MSEE with relevant experience, strong PCB design knowledge, and debugging skills. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $125,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 4+ years or MSEE with 2+ years of hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of storage and HPC systems.
• Strong debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design X86 server system architecture and strategy.
• Perform layout planning, design review, BOM generation and testing on motherboards.
• Collaborate with engineers on design issues.

Skills

Knowledge of PCB design

System debugging skills

Excellent documentation skills

MATLAB programming

C programming

Education

BSEE or MSEE degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Serial bus analyzers

Job description

Job Req ID: 28020

About Supermicro

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

We have an immediate need for a Hardware Engineer to join our talented hardware design engineering team. Hardware Engineers will handle server board schematic and layout design and review, board and system circuit and application validation, and solving cross-team technical issues. As your career progresses, you will have the opportunity to work closely with validation engineers, other hardware design engineers, and interdisciplinary teams. We are looking for a self-starter, motivated and talented engineer who has passion for hardware design and engineering. We expect you to impress us with ample knowledge of servers and technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• Design power and cost efficient X86 server system architecture and strategy planning, high speed bus device linking and critical component selection
• Perform schematics capture, layout planning, design review, BOM generation, debugging and testing on X86 server motherboards
• Run DVT on products to verify design power and signal integrity requirements, functional behavior, and performance targets
• Collaborate with validation testing engineers to discover and resolve any design maturity and quality related issues
• Create technical documentation including product specifications, layout instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Transfer products to contract manufacturer with clear documentation, and help technical support to resolve customer issues

Qualifications

• BSEE with 4+ years or MSEE with 2+ years of hands‑on experience.
• Knowledge of PCB design, storage and HPC systems, and high‑speed signal design experience is strongly desirable.
• Familiar with oscilloscope and various serial bus analyzers lab equipment.
• System and component debugging skills with strong capability in providing resolutions.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated team player with ability to lead the project in fast‑paced environment.
• Familiar with various OSes, MATLAB, Verilog and C program languages.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $125,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.