Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Server Motherboards

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join our design team in San Jose. You will conduct research, design, develop, and test high-performance server motherboards and related products, working closely with BIOS, firmware, validation, and production teams to deliver robust designs.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about improving server performance and reliability across product lines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on hardware design experience on x86 server motherboards.
• Strong knowledge of digital, analog, and power circuit design and high-speed PCB layout.
• Proficient with Intel architecture, Windows, and Linux OS.
• Experience with oscilloscopes and standard lab test equipment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture and PCB layout review for server motherboards, backplanes, and add-on cards.
• Modify designs to improve performance, quality, and reliability of server products.
• Execute Design Verification Testing (DVT) using oscilloscopes and lab equipment.
• Collaborate with BIOS, firmware, validation, and cross-functional teams to resolve design issues early.
• Create technical documentation and support manufacturing handoff.

Skills

Hardware design

Diagnostics

Cross-functional collaboration

Schematic capture

DVT testing

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Lab equipment

Job description

Super Micro Computer is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join our design team in San Jose. You will conduct research, design, develop, and test high-performance server motherboards and related products, working closely with BIOS, firmware, validation, and production teams to deliver robust designs.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about improving server performance and reliability across product lines.