Hardware Engineer

Supermicro

. Participate in the design and development of enterprise server motherboards and GPU platforms .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesJunior💰 $91,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware design and debugging, with a strong focus on enterprise server motherboards and GPU platforms. Proficient in schematic capture, BOM creation, and validation testing, while providing technical support and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Hardware DesignPCB DesignSchematic CaptureDebuggingValidation Testing

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Hard Skills

Hardware DesignPCB DesignSchematic CaptureDebuggingDesign Verification TestingSystem ValidationQualification TestingBOM CreationCustomer Issue AnalysisProduct Validation

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedOrganizedFast-Paced Work Environment

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersLaboratory Test EquipmentPCIeDDRUSBEthernetI²C/SMBusSPIUART

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Server MotherboardsGPU PlatformsElectronic Product DevelopmentPCB Layout ReviewContract Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the design and development of enterprise server motherboards and GPU platforms
Perform board-level and system-level debugging
Analyze customer-reported issues, identify root causes, and support resolution
Design and develop enterprise server motherboards and add-on card products
Perform schematic capture, BOM creation, debugging, and product validation
Review PCB layouts and collaborate with layout engineers
Prepare and maintain product specifications, BOMs, validation reports, test procedures, and debugging guides
Perform design verification testing, system validation, and qualification testing
Support customer issue analysis and production troubleshooting
Provide technical support to contract manufacturers, production teams, and customers
Travel domestically and internationally for customer issues, contract manufacturing, product validation, engineering collaboration, and new product introduction activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in hardware design, PCB design, server platforms, or related electronic product development
Familiarity with PCB layout review and hardware debugging
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory test equipment
Familiarity with PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, I²C/SMBus, SPI, and UART is preferred
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced engineering environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus programs
Potential eligibility for equity award programs
Equal opportunity employment