
Principal Systems Hardware Engineer
d-Matrix
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end hardware development lifecycle for complex, high-performance AI accelerator PCIe cards and chassis platforms.
- Own schematic capture, component selection, and rigorous BOM management for multi-rail, high-power designs.
- Architect and oversee the layout of ultra-high-speed interfaces, including PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, and custom chiplet-to-chiplet interconnects.
- Design robust power delivery networks capable of handling high-current transients and low-voltage rails characteristic of advanced AI silicon.
- Partner closely with Silicon, Signal Integrity (SI/PI), Thermal, and Mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
- Drive Design for Excellence (DFM, DFT, DFA) to ensure high-yield production and long-term reliability in data center environments.
- Act as a technical lead, guiding junior engineers and setting the standard for hardware design best practices across the company.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in high-complexity hardware design, specifically within the semiconductor, server, or networking industries.
- Mastery of Cadence Allegro/Orcad or similar high-end EDA tools.
- Deep understanding of SI/PI fundamentals, including jitter, crosstalk, and impedance control for 32Gbps+ signals.
- Proficiency with high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, and VNA/TDR for hardware bring-up and validation.
- Ability to distill complex technical trade-offs into actionable decisions for executive leadership.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
- Inclusive rewards plan empowering employees to care for their whole selves.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware development lifecycleschematic captureBOM managementhigh-speed interfacesPCIe Gen5PCIe Gen6CXLpower delivery networksDesign for Excellencehigh-complexity hardware design
Soft Skills
technical leadguiding junior engineerssetting standardsactionable decision-making
Certifications
BS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Electrical Engineering