Principal Electrical Engineer

Delos Data

Senior Electrical Engineer driving board design execution for a stealth-mode startup in AI data centers. Collaborating with customers and ODMs for high-performance compute platforms.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead schematic design, component selection, and power‑tree definition for complex server and data‑center boards.
Define system architecture, high‑speed interface requirements, power delivery strategy, and thermal/mechanical constraints.
Develop boards and systems supporting CPUs, accelerators, memory subsystems, high‑speed IO, and advanced power architectures.
Work closely with Taiwan ODMs on design reviews, issue resolution, schedule alignment, and manufacturing readiness.
Support customer technical discussions, requirements gathering, and design‑in activities.
Collaborate with SI/PI teams to ensure compliance for PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, UCIe, CPO, and other high‑speed links.
Lead board bring‑up, debug, and system‑level validation using scopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Partner with packaging, SI/PI, firmware, and mechanical teams to deliver fully integrated systems.
Drive DFM/DFT reviews, support factory builds, and resolve production issues with ODM partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in board design and system‑level hardware development
Strong background in server, data‑center, or high‑performance compute platforms
Expertise in schematic capture, power architecture, and high‑speed digital design
Experience working directly with Taiwan ODMs (Quanta, Wistron, Inventec, Foxconn, etc.)
Familiarity with PCIe, CXL, DDR, Ethernet, CPO, and other high‑speed interfaces
Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers)
Ability to lead cross‑functional technical discussions with customers and partners
Knowledge of SI/PI fundamentals is a plus
Experience with server‑class power delivery (VRMs, multiphase regulators) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

meaningful equity
401k

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Hard Skills & Tools

Board DesignSystem-Level Hardware DevelopmentSchematic CapturePower ArchitectureHigh-Speed Digital DesignServer-Class Power DeliveryHigh-Speed Interface RequirementsThermal/Mechanical ConstraintsDFM/DFT ReviewsDebugging and Validation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipTechnical Discussion Facilitation

Certifications

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering