Senior Hardware Engineer, Networking Switch

Supermicro

Senior Hardware Engineer leading hardware development for AI network switch platforms at Supermicro. Focus on complex PCB design, validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead hardware development activities for high-speed network switch platforms
Drive complex PCB schematic design, layout reviews, and system-level hardware integration.
Lead hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and related lab tools.
Lead/support the development, integration, validation, and customer support of next-generation CPO (Co-Packaged Optics) and photonics-based networking systems, including high-speed SI/PI, thermal co-design, optical diagnostics, and AI fabric optimization.
Collaborate with firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, and FAE teams to support new product development and issue resolution
Support system integration, interoperability testing, and customer deployment activities for AI and data centers
Analyze and resolve hardware-related issues involving signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal performance, optics, and transceiver interfaces
Participate in architecture reviews, design verification, engineering change reviews, and production readiness activities
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, validation reports, troubleshooting procedures, and change records
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, validation methodologies, and product quality standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
8+ years of experience in hardware design and development for networking, server, or high-performance computing systems
Strong understanding of Ethernet protocols, network switch architectures, and AI/data center networking technologies
Proven experience with high-speed and high-layer count PCB schematic and layout design
Strong knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal design, and high-speed transceiver technologies, including optics and CPO concepts
Experience with large ASIC, FPGA, and CPLD architecture; familiarity with Verilog-based development and debugging is preferred
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, system validation, and lab debugging tools
Familiarity with Linux environments, networking diagnostics, and system-level troubleshooting methodologies
Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses
Stock options

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware developmentPCB schematic designlayout designsystem-level hardware integrationsignal integrity (SI)power integrity (PI)thermal designhigh-speed transceiver technologiesASIC architectureFPGA architecture

Soft Skills

cross-functional communicationproblem-solvingability to manage multiple prioritiesthrive in fast-paced environment

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in related technical discipline