Hardware Systems Electrical Engineer

MatX Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Remote work

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K match

Dev budget

Commuting subsidy

Job summary

MatX Inc. is building a data-center AI compute platform, developing hardware and software from silicon to systems for large ML workloads. We seek a Hardware Systems Engineer to own board design, verification and lab validation across power, interconnects and system integration.

You will work with cross-functional teams, bring boards up in the lab, and support tests for scalable performance. The role blends design and hands-on lab activity in Mountain View, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in system-level development for server/computer/network domains.
• Experience with 48V and 12V VRM DC-DC designs and PoL regulation.
• Experience with BMC and DC-SCM designs.
• Experience with 100G+ Ethernet and high-speed SerDes, PCIe Gen5/6, SPI/I2C/UART/USB.
• Familiar with selecting critical components.
• Hands-on board design with schematic capture and Allegro.
• Lab equipment experience: real-time scope, logic analyzer, PCIe exerciser.
• Lab bring-up and design validation track record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong teamwork.
• Familiarity with OCP ORV3 HPR, VHDC, IEC standards a plus.
• Role requires both design and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of board design, specifications, schematic capture and reliability test plans for AI compute boards.
• Design and capture schematic and coordinate release of Gerber files with layout.
• Collaborate with thermal, mechanical, SIPI, ASIC, platform software and diagnostic teams.
• Bring up boards and debug hardware issues in the lab.
• Support platform and manufacturing tests.
• Collaborate with JDM and cross-functional teams.

Skills

System-level development

DC/DC PoL & VRM design

BMC & DC-SCM designs

High-speed interfaces PCIe SerDes

SPI / I2C / UART / USB

Allegro schematic capture

Lab bring-up & validation

Product delivery track record

Communication skills

Team player

OCP ORV3 HPR / VHDC / IEC awareness

Design + lab work

Tools

Allegro

Schematic capture

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

PCIe exerciser

Job description

What MatX Is Building

MatX is on a mission to be the compute platform for AGI. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the largest ML workloads for AGI.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Hardware Systems team. In this role, you will take full ownership of defining, designing, and validating compute trays, boards, and interconnects for our rack-scale AI data center platform. You will work across control plane, data plane, and management plane functionality, playing a pivotal role in driving power efficiency, scalability, reliability, and system performance at scale

What You’ll Do Here:

• Full ownership of board design, specifications, schematic design, verification and reliability test plan for our AI compute boards

• Design and capture schematic and work with layout engineers to release Gerber files

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as thermal, mechanical, SIPI, ASIC, platform software and manufacturing diagnostic software teams.

• Bring up boards and debug hardware issues in the lab

• Support platform and manufacturing tests

• Collaborate with JDM

Who You Are:

• At least 10 years of experience in system-level development, preferably within the server, computer, or network industries.

• Proficient in DC/DC PoL and multi phase VRM designs and verifications with 48V and 12V bus. Experience with high-power AI server design is desirable.

• Experience with BMC and DC-SCM designs

• Experience with 100G+ Ethernet and high-speed SerDes interfaces, PCIe Gen5/6, as well as SPI, I2C, UART, USB

• Familiar with criteria of critical components selection

• Hands-on experience with board design using schematic capture tools and Allegro

• Hands on experience on lab equipment such as real time scope, logic analyzer, PCIe exerciser and analyzer.

• Demonstrated ability in lab bring-up and design validation

• Proven track record of delivering shipped products

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent team player

• Familiarity with OCP ORV3 HPR, VHDC, and IEC standards is a plus

• This position requires both design work and lab work

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job-related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.

• Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equity

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work

• Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.

• Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty’s or via our reimbursement system

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most

• Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.

• Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.

• AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivity

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.