Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Bonus programs

Equity awards

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Staff Hardware Design Engineer to join our design team. You will lead the development of in-house server motherboards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust designs and timely delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in high-speed PCB design, with a focus on server hardware and PCIe interfaces. In-office attendance is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree desirable.
• 10–12 years of experience with x86 server motherboards.
• In-depth knowledge of circuit design (digital, analog, power) and PCB layout.
• Experience with motherboard design in enterprise networking servers is strongly desired.
• Strong communication, written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design high speed PCB circuits for Intel/ARM/AMD servers.
• Design high speed PCB circuits for high-bandwidth network switches and PCIe interfaces.
• Perform circuit design using OrCAD tools.
• Utilize Allegro for layout tasks.
• Participate in project spec discussions with PM/ME/Thermal/BIOS teams.
• Debug circuits with digital scopes and collaborate with validation/BIOS/ firmware teams.
• Ensure products conform to engineering specs and customer expectations.
• Transfer products to manufacturing with clear documentation.

Skills

High-speed PCB design

X86 server boards

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

PCB layout

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:

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 Staff 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:

As a Staff Hardware Design Engineer who is responsible for completing assigned projects from development through to end of life, including creating schematics, check layout,component survey, specifications and datasheet study, motherboard and system bring up, bug fix, customer issues analyze, even support colleague's projects.

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• Designing high speed PCB circuit of Intel/ARM/AMD servers.
• Designing high speed PCB circuit of high-bandwidth network switching products and PCIe interfaces.
• Performing all the circuit design by using OrCAD tool.
• Knowing the layout tool Allegro and being able to utilize the tool.
• Be able to join the project spec discussions with PM/ ME/ Thermal and BIOS teams.
• Need to debug the circuit with digital scope.
• Need to co-work with validation/ BIOS/ firmware/ software team to solve the issues
• Co-work with validation engineers to solve the issues
• Ensure product conforms to engineering specifications, and regulatory and customer performance expectations.
• Transfer products to manufacturing with clear documentation and help C.M. and technical support to solve problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred. Master's degree is strongly desirable
• Minimum 10~12 years of experience working with x86 server mother boards is a necessity
• In-depth knowledge of circuit design (digital, analog, power) and PCB layout
• Prior experiences with motherboard design in enterprise networking servers are strongly desired
• Strong communication, written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to cowork closely with cross functional teams effectively
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving capability
• Self-motivated, team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.

Salary Range

$175,000 - $210,000

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.