Sr. Hardware Engineer, Networking Swtich

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

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Hardware Engineer, Networking Switch in Wayne, California, to lead the hardware development of high-speed network switch platforms for AI and data center applications. This critical role demands significant expertise in PCB design, system integration, and network technologies.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying their skills in signal integrity and power integrity to deliver advanced networking solutions. Offering a salary range from $155,000 to $175,000, inclusive of benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in hardware design and development for networking or high-performance computing.
• Proven experience with high-speed and high-layer count PCB schematic and layout design.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, system validation, and lab debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development activities for high-speed network switch platforms.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, and customer support teams.
• Analyze hardware-related issues involving signal integrity, power integrity, and transceiver interfaces.

Skills

Ethernet protocols

Signal integrity (SI)

Power integrity (PI)

Thermal design

High-speed transceiver technologies

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

High-layer count PCB design

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Job description

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

We are seeking a Sr. Hardware Engineer, Networking Switch to lead the hardware development of next-generation high-speed network switch platforms for AI and data center applications. This role involves driving complex PCB schematic design, layout reviews, hardware bring‑up, system integration, and in‑depth debugging using advanced lab tools.

The ideal candidate will lead the development and validation of cutting‑edge Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO) and photonics‑based networking systems, with strong expertise in signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal co‑design, and high‑speed optical interfaces. You will collaborate closely with firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, and customer support teams to deliver high‑performance solutions from concept through production and customer deployment.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership position requiring deep experience in Ethernet switch architectures, high‑layer count PCB design, large ASIC/FPGA systems, and system‑level troubleshooting in fast‑paced AI/data center environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development activities for high‑speed network switch platforms
• Drive complex PCB schematic design, layout reviews, and system‑level hardware integration.
• Lead hardware bring‑up, debugging, validation, and root‑cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and related lab tools.
• Lead/support the development, integration, validation, and customer support of next‑generation CPO (Co‑Packaged Optics) and photonics‑based networking systems, including high‑speed SI/PI, thermal co‑design, optical diagnostics, and AI fabric optimization.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, and FAE teams to support new product development and issue resolution.
• Support system integration, interoperability testing, and customer deployment activities for AI and data centers.
• Analyze and resolve hardware‑related issues involving signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal performance, optics, and transceiver interfaces.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design verification, engineering change reviews, and production readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, validation reports, troubleshooting procedures, and change records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, validation methodologies, and product quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in hardware design and development for networking, server, or high‑performance computing systems
• Strong understanding of Ethernet protocols, network switch architectures, and AI/data center networking technologies
• Proven experience with high‑speed and high‑layer count PCB schematic and layout design
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal design, and high‑speed transceiver technologies, including optics and CPO concepts
• Experience with large ASIC, FPGA, and CPLD architecture; familiarity with Verilog‑based development and debugging is preferred
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up, system validation, and lab debugging tools
• Familiarity with Linux environments, networking diagnostics, and system‑level troubleshooting methodologies
• Strong cross‑functional communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Salary Range

$155,000 - $175,000

The 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.