Senior Power DC-DC Engineer for Server Platforms

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Senior Power DC-DC Hardware Engineer to drive end-to-end power delivery design for next-generation server platforms. You will lead architecture, schematic design, layout constraints, and validation of complex DC-DC converters and VRMs, mentoring junior engineers along the way.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about delivering best-in-class server products with outstanding performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years hardware experience in DC-DC power design for server/enterprise hardware.
• Expertise in SMPS topologies: multiphase buck, buck, boost.
• Knowledge of VR controllers, SPS/DrMOS, and PMBus/I2C.
• Proficient in schematic/netlist tools.
• Strong lab skills with high-bandwidth scopes and electronic loads.
• Understanding of server power architectures and fault protection.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DC-DC power design for server platforms.
• Capture schematics, BOM selection, and define PI constraints.
• Model components, perform SOA analyses and power-loss checks.
• Collaborate with CAD/layout, PI, EMI, and validation teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional resolutions.

Skills

Power Electronics

DC-DC Design

Server Hardware

SMPS Topologies

PMBus/I2C

Cadence Allegro

Lab Measurement

Team Leadership

Failure Analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL

OrCAD Capture

Job description

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Senior Power DC-DC Hardware Engineer to drive end-to-end power delivery design for next-generation server platforms. You will lead architecture, schematic design, layout constraints, and validation of complex DC-DC converters and VRMs, mentoring junior engineers along the way.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about delivering best-in-class server products with outstanding performance and reliability.