Hardware Design Engineer

Supermicro

Hardware Design Engineer developing in-house server motherboards for global networking solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring robust designs in application.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for schematics capture, layout checking, BOM creation, debugging, and testing of server board/add-on card products
Modify and enhance existing designs to improve the quality of server motherboards
Collaborate with engineering and other teams to discover and resolve any engineering issues in early stage to ensure the quality and performance of the products reach its full capacity
Prepare technical documentation including product specifications, layout instructions, test procedures, etc.
Ensure products conform to engineering specification, regulatory, and customer expectations
Transfer products to manufacturing with clear documentation, and provide technical support to solve product problems
Provide clear documentation and strong technical supports to contract manufacturers and production department during the product sample and production stages
Provide necessary mentorship to young engineers in the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years experience or Master's degree with 1 year experience preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience working with x86 server boards is a plus
In-depth knowledge of circuit design (digital, analog, power) and PCB layout
Prior experiences with motherboard design in enterprise networking servers are strongly desired
Strong communication, written, oral, and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to work well with cross functional team effectively
Excellent organizational skills and problem solving capability
Self-motivated, team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in bonus and equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

schematics capturelayout checkingBOM creationdebuggingtestingcircuit designPCB layoutmotherboard designx86 server boardsenterprise networking servers

Soft Skills

communication skillswritten skillsoral skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem solvingself-motivatedteam playerability to work in fast-paced environmentmentorship

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering