Senior Server Hardware Design Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Hardware Design Engineer in San Jose to lead development of in-house server motherboards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs and high reliability.

The role requires a strong background in x86 server/board design and hands-on debugging skills. The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a fast-paced engineering environment, with opportunities for growth in product lifecycle support and deployment across data

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with at least 5 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of experience in x86 server or workstation board design.
• Strong understanding of x86 architecture, high-speed circuit design, and voltage regulation circuit design.
• Proficient in schematic design and PCB layout tools such as OrCAD and Allegro; solid knowledge of PCB structure and design principles.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal integrity testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead schematic capture, layout review, BOM generation, debugging, and testing for server motherboards, add-on cards, and backplane products.
• Collaborate closely with layout engineers, validation engineers, software and firmware teams, and product engineering to identify and resolve design issues early, ensuring high-quality and reliable products.
• Prepare and maintain clear, detailed technical documentation, including product specifications, layout instructions, test procedures, and compliance reports.
• Ensure product designs meet engineering specifications, comply with EMC and energy regulations, and fulfill customer performance and reliability expectations.
• Provide strong technical support and clear documentation to contract manufacturers and internal production teams during both prototype and mass production phases.
• Support the Technical Support and Field Application Engineering teams throughout the entire product lifecycle to maintain product quality and performance in the field.
• Demonstrate leadership potential by mentoring junior engineers, with the capability to build and manage a high-performing team.

Skills

x86 architecture

High-speed design

Schematic design

PCB layout

Oscillosopes & logic analyzers

Linux/CLI

Team leadership potential

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in x86 server/board design

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Hardware Design Engineer in San Jose to lead development of in-house server motherboards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs and high reliability.

The role requires a strong background in x86 server/board design and hands-on debugging skills. The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers and contribute to a fast-paced engineering environment, with opportunities for growth in product lifecycle support and deployment across data