Principal Hardware Engineer

Axiado; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiado, a Silicon Valley–based AI-enhanced security processor company, seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to drive product development from concept to production. The role centers on embedded computing systems, with hands-on board design, schematic capture, PCB layouts, and laboratory validation.

You will collaborate across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver high-speed interfaces and robust hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hardware engineering experience.
• Hands-on board design with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and practical lab validation.
• Experience with embedded computing systems and servers (x86/Arm).
• Familiarity with FW, Linux and scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive product from concept to production.
• Be actively involved in system design on embedded computing system products.
• Create hardware specs and develop test plans.
• Collaborate with Layout, Mechanical and SI engineers to complete designs.
• Bring up systems and perform engineering validation in the lab.
• Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions.
• Address challenging problems and issues.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Engage and drive HW builds and procurement.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Board design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Interfaces: I2C/SMBUS/SPI/UART/USB

High-speed interfaces: PCIe/DDR4/DDR5

DC-DC converter design

x86/Arm servers

Lab bring-up & validation

Debug & root-cause analysis

Communication skills

FW/Linux scripting basics

Tools

Cadence Orcad

Cadence Allegro

Job description

• Compensation: USD 180,000 - USD 230,000 - yearly

Company Description

Axiado is an AI-enhanced security processor company redefining the control and management of every digital system. The company was founded in 2017, and currently has 100+ employees. At Axiado, developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect each other, and go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to apply for this job.

Job Description

In this highly visible role as Senior Hardware Engineer, you will

• Drive product from concept to production
• Be actively involved in system design on embedded computing system products
• Create hardware specs and develop test plans
• Work with Layout, Mechanical and SI engineers to complete the designs
• Bring up systems and execute engineering validation in the lab
• Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions.
• Address challenging problems and issues
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Engage and drive HW builds and procurement

Qualifications

• Seeking at least 10+ years of Hardware engineering experience
• Hands on board design knowledge, schematic capture, PCB layout instructions, signal integrity
• Familiarity with design tools including Cadence Orcad and Allegro
• Thorough knowledge of basic interfaces such as I2C, SMBUS, SPI, UART, USB
• Knowledge of high speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR4&5, Display and Network interfaces
• Knowledge of DC-DC step down converter design
• Experience with x86/Arm Servers and their subsystems
• Hands on experience with lab equipment and bring up and design validation on products
• Excellency in debug of issues, analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Added desirable knowledge of familiarity with FW, Linux and scripting languages

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.