Hardware Engineer, Power (DC/DC)

Meta Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Hardware Engineer specializing in DC-DC power conversion to design and validate MTIA module power solutions for high-power ASICs. You will lead validation, characterization, and testing from prototype to production, collaborating with HW Platform and ASIC teams to optimize efficiency, thermal, and reliability.

You will define power hardware, execute validation plans, and work with vendors to qualify power solutions for next-gen high-power requirements, in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in power electronics validation or test engineering.
• Experience with power validation instrumentation including oscilloscopes and power analyzers.
• Experience with power integrity analysis and lab measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation and characterization of DC-DC power conversion systems for high-power ASIC modules.
• Contribute to design of DC-DC power conversion solutions including topology selection and control loop design.
• Develop and execute comprehensive power validation test plans, including reliability testing.
• Participate in PDN design activities including power plane design and placement analysis.
• Execute hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits.

Skills

Power electronics validation

Validation automation

Hardware bring-up

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Electronic loads

Thermal measurement equipment

Job description

Meta is seeking a Hardware Engineer specializing in DC-DC power conversion to join the team responsible for designing and validating MTIA module power solutions. In this role, you will contribute to the design of complex DC-DC power delivery systems for high-power ASICs while leading validation, characterization, and testing efforts to ensure designs meet performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements from prototype through production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including HW Platform and ASIC to define efficient power hardware, execute comprehensive validation plans, and provide feedback to improve power delivery designs. You will also partner with industry-leading vendors to qualify power solutions for next-generation high-power requirements.Hardware Engineer, Power (DC/DC) Responsibilities:Lead validation and characterization of DC-DC power conversion systems for high-power ASIC modules, including efficiency, transient response, thermal performance, and reliability testingContribute to design of DC-DC power conversion solutions including topology selection, component selection, regulation schemes, and control loop designDevelop and execute comprehensive power validation test plans covering hardware bring-up, functional verification, stress testing, and production qualificationParticipate in PDN design activities including power plane design, stack-up definition, and placement analysis for power delivery networksExecute hardware bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other lab instrumentationPerform power integrity analysis using circuit modeling and simulation, closing the loop between simulation predictions and lab validation resultsDefine test infrastructure and automation strategies for power delivery validation across multiple hardware generationsDrive root cause analysis and failure investigation for power-related issues found during validation, qualification, or productionCollaborate with ASIC and platform teams on power delivery specification requirements, balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, and space limitationsPartner with external vendors to drive power solution design and qualify solutions through development milestonesDevelop and document validation methodologies, test procedures, and best practices for DC-DC power systemsMinimum Qualifications:6+ years of experience in power electronics validation or test engineering with a focus on DC-DC conversion for high-power digital systemsExperience leading hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of DC-DC power circuits through productionExperience with power validation instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and thermal measurement equipmentExperience with power integrity analysis including correlation between simulation and lab measurementsExperience developing and executing validation test plans for power delivery systems covering efficiency, transient response, and reliabilityPreferred Qualifications:Experience with DC-DC topology selection, component selection, and control loop designExperience with thermal-electrical characterization and validation in space-constrained high-power applicationsExperience validating power solutions for high-power ASICs or accelerators exceeding 400W per deviceExperience with test automation and infrastructure development for power validationAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$144,000/year to $204,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.