Sr. 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

Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

As a global leader in networking solution innovation, Super Micro Computer's mission is to develop and provide the market with end-to end computing solution and high performance networking products. We have an immediate need for a Sr. Hardware Design Engineer to join our talented and bright design team. The candidate will play a key role in the development process of in-house server motherboards, by working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering team as well as outside partners to ensure the robust design of the boards. The candidate must be self-motivated and possess a strong will to do great things, with a result-driven mindset to develop the most competitive and endurance board products.

Essential Duties and 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.

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.
• Familiar with high-speed bus measurements and digital scope usage.
• Background knowledge of rack-scale architectures and data center environments is a plus.
• Experience with Linux OS and command-line utilities; familiarity with CPLD device programming is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Self-motivated and effective in fast-paced, collaborative engineering environments.

Salary Range

$155,000 - $185,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.