Senior Hardware Engineer

Logitech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Logitech in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead design, development, and validation of hardware solutions from concept to mass production. You will create circuit designs, perform schematic capture, oversee PCB layout reviews, run tests, and define verification plans while collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Mentoring junior engineers and driving cost-effective, manufacturable designs are key facets.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in hardware development across concept to production.
• Proficient in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and component selection.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI, safety standards, reliability testing, and manufacturability considerations.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional, international teams and communicate technical information clearly.
• Track record of leading hardware projects and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
• Experience in consumer electronics, peripherals, or gaming hardware is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of hardware from concept to mass production.
• Create circuit designs and select critical components for Logitech products.
• Oversee schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and component selection decisions.
• Define test plans and verification activities to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and optimize designs for cost and manufacturability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of hardware processes.

Skills

End-to-end hardware development

Circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout review

Hardware debugging tools

EMC/EMI knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Consumer electronics experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Job description

Company Description Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that enhance performance in gaming and productivity at work, with a focus on comfort, speed, and accuracy. As a Swiss company committed to innovation and quality, Logitech creates products that connect people to the digital world and enable creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. The company leverages design to drive meaningful innovation across a broad portfolio, delivering unique user experiences. With products available in nearly every country and millions of items shipped each week, Logitech is dedicated to outcomes that are better for people and the planet, leading the industry in designing for sustainability.

Role Description The Senior Hardware Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of hardware solutions for Logitech products, from concept through mass production. This full-time, on-site role is based in San Jose and involves creating circuit designs, selecting components, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in firmware, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing. The engineer will perform schematic capture, oversee PCB layout reviews, run simulations and analysis, and define test plans to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with relevant standards. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware issues, optimizing designs for cost and manufacturability, and supporting design verification and certification activities. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement of hardware development processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in hardware development, including end-to-end lifecycle from concept, prototyping, and validation to production.
• Proficiency in circuit design and analysis, including analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Hands-on experience with electronics hardware design, including schematic capture, PCB layout review, and component selection.
• Knowledge of computer hardware architectures and interfaces relevant to consumer electronics and peripherals.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers) and lab test equipment.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI, safety standards, reliability testing, and design for manufacturability and test.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, international teams and to communicate technical information clearly.
• Track record of leading complex hardware projects and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
• Experience in consumer electronics, peripherals, or gaming hardware is an advantage.