Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

Acceler8 Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AI/networking hardware space seeks a Principal Hardware System Design Engineer. In this role, you will design cutting-edge networking hardware for major hyperscalers, ensuring integration and reliability. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in hardware system design, strong collaboration skills, and a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Stock options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in designing complex PCBs featuring high-speed SerDes and high-power ASICs.
• Expertise in developing CPU subsystems (e.g., x86, ARM, PowerPC).
• Familiarity with industry standards and certifications (e.g., UL, CE, FCC).

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development of Ethernet switches and CPU subsystems.
• Conduct in-depth system-level analysis, simulations, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Thermal management solutions

Experience in hardware system design

Creating digital logic using VHDL and Verilog

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

This range is provided by Acceler8 Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Stock options

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Building North American Photonic and Semiconductor Engineering Teams

Acceler8Talent is proud to partner with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area that’s redefining infrastructure for the world’s largest hyperscalers. Operating under a Joint Development Model (JDM), this company co-develops highly customized networking hardware, software, and optics solutions tailored to the evolving needs of large-scale AI workloads.

With over $110M in funding and rapid expansion underway, they're now looking to hire a Principal Hardware System Design Engineer to help shape the next generation of high-performance systems.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and development of Ethernet switches, CPU subsystems, memory architectures, and networking interfaces.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including software, mechanical/thermal engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain—to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Conduct in-depth system-level analysis, simulations, and thorough validation and testing to ensure performance and reliability.
• Help evolve and implement best-in-class design practices, methodologies, and standards.

Requirements:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Demonstrated expertise in hardware system design, with hands-on experience in:
• Designing complex PCBs featuring high-speed SerDes and high-power ASICs
• Developing CPU subsystems (e.g., x86, ARM, PowerPC, BMC)
• Ensuring signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Designing power management solutions (DC/DC, AC/DC) and implementing effective thermal strategies
• Creating digital logic using VHDL and Verilog
• Navigating and applying industry standards and certifications (e.g., UL, CE, FCC)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Telecommunications

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