Senior Hardware Engineer - AI & Server Compute Design

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 214,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

HSA

Mental health care

401K match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer focused on AI & server compute design. You will lead board- and system-level hardware efforts to deliver robust architectures for high-performance AI infrastructure, translating requirements to practical platform designs and guiding programs from concept through production.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape hardware decisions, influence manufacturing readiness, and drive reliable, scalable cloud-era solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hardware design experience in servers or GPUs.
• Ownership of designs from concept through production for hyperscalers or large cloud providers.
• Deep knowledge of high-speed interfaces PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, NVLink, Ethernet.
• Architect and debug interactions across CPUs, GPUs and system fabrics.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead board- and system-level hardware design, including schematic design and layout direction.
• Translate system-level requirements into engineering specifications and platform architectures.
• Drive full product lifecycle from EVT, DVT, and PVT phases for performance and reliability.
• Support manufacturing ramp and deployment with Operations and Quality teams.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers and establishing best-practice workflows.

Skills

10+ years hardware design

high-performance server/GPUs

PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, NVLink, Ethernet

CPU/GPU/system fabric integration

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer - AI & Server Compute Design to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of advanced server and compute hardware for high-performance AI infrastructure. You will translate system requirements into robust board- and platform-level architectures, working closely with cross-functional partners to bring complex hardware programs from concept through production. This position offers the opportunity to influence critical design decisions, support manufacturing readiness, and help shape reliable solutions for large-scale cloud environments.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $214,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead board- and system-level hardware design, including schematic design and layout direction
• Translate system-level requirements into executable engineering specifications and platform architectures
• Drive full product lifecycle execution through EVT, DVT, and PVT phases, ensuring performance and reliability
• Support manufacturing ramp and deployment, collaborating with Operations and Quality teams
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers and establishing best-practice workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of hardware design experience, particularly in high-performance server or GPU designs
• Proven ownership of designs from concept through production, especially with hyperscalers or large cloud providers
• Deep understanding of high-speed interfaces (PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, NVLink, Ethernet) and power delivery networks
• Ability to architect and debug complex interactions across CPUs, GPUs, and system fabrics
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and influencing decisions

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.