Staff Hardware Design Engineer

Supermicro

. Complete assigned projects from development through end of life .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in circuit design and PCB layout, particularly for x86 server motherboards and high-speed circuits. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance with engineering specifications and customer expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

X86 Server Motherboard DesignHigh-Speed PCB Circuit DesignOrCAD Circuit DesignAllegro Layout Tool ProficiencyDigital Scope Debugging

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignPCB LayoutMotherboard DesignDigital Circuit DebuggingAnalog Circuit DesignPower Circuit DesignHigh-Bandwidth Network SwitchingPCIe Interface DesignComponent SurveyingSpecification Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving CapabilityTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Digital ScopeValidation ToolsBIOS ToolsFirmware ToolsSoftware Collaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Networking ServersRegulatory RequirementsEngineering SpecificationsCross-Functional Team CollaborationFast-Paced Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete assigned projects from development through end of life
Create schematics, check layouts, conduct component surveys, and study specifications and datasheets
Perform motherboard and system bring-up
Fix bugs and analyze customer issues
Support colleagues' projects
Design high-speed PCB circuits for Intel, ARM, and AMD servers
Design high-speed PCB circuits for high-bandwidth network switching products and PCIe interfaces
Participate in project specification discussions with PM, ME, Thermal, and BIOS teams
Debug circuits using a digital scope
Collaborate with validation, BIOS, firmware, and software teams to solve issues
Ensure products conform to engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer performance expectations
Transfer products to manufacturing with clear documentation
Help C.M. and technical support solve problems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred
Master's degree is strongly desirable
Minimum 10~12 years of experience working with x86 server motherboards is a necessity
In-depth knowledge of circuit design (digital, analog, power) and PCB layout
Prior experience with motherboard design in enterprise networking servers is strongly desired
Strong communication, written, oral, and interpersonal skills
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
Experience with OrCAD for circuit design
Knowledge of Allegro layout tool and ability to utilize it
Ability to debug circuits with a digital scope
Ability to work with validation, BIOS, firmware, and software teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus programs
Potential eligibility for equity award programs