Power Applications Engineer

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

Life and disability protection

Incentive bonuses for sales positions

Stock compensation for certain positions

Job summary

Monolithic Power Systems Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for a position focused on defining and delivering power modules/ICs for AI and data center applications. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery and providing technical support to customers.

The ideal candidate will have an MSEE or higher, hands-on experience with power supplies, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000–$200,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with 48V IBC modules and multi‑phase buck converter design/test/optimization for CPU/GPU power delivery applications is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in a power supply manufacturer or power‑management IC company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers and field applications team to define and design power modules/ICs for AI and data center applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to oversee the manufacturing process and ensure successful product delivery.
• Provide application technical support and technical training for key customers.

Skills

Hands-on experience in switch-mode power supplies

Fluent communication skills in English

Self-motivated

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Excellent customer communication skills

Education

MSEE or higher required

Job description

Job Summary

This position may be filled at different levels, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. Responsibilities include defining, designing, and delivering power modules/ICs for AI and data center applications.

Essential Functions

• Work with design engineers, field applications team, and marketing to define and design power modules/ICs for AI and data center applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to oversee the end‑to‑end manufacturing process and ensure successful product delivery.
• Provide application technical support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.
• Develop application reference circuits and system‑level power management solutions for high‑performance computing, networking, server, and cloud markets.

Qualifications

• MSEE or higher required.
• Hands‑on experience in switch‑mode power supplies including DC/DC, AC/DC, or inverters.
• Previous experience with 48V IBC modules and multi‑phase buck converter design/test/optimization for CPU/GPU power delivery applications is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in a power supply manufacturer or power‑management IC company is a plus.
• Fluent communication skills in English.
• Excellent customer communication skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated.

Locations

San Jose, California; Kirkland, Washington.

Benefits and Compensation

Base salary range: $140,000–$200,000. The actual salary may vary based on experience, education, and other job‑related factors. Employees receive health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection. Sales positions may be eligible for incentive bonuses. Certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. The company provides 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.