Staff Hardware Design Engineer - Server Motherboards

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

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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

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.