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October 23, 2026
R&D Staff Hardware Engineer
Senior
121,900 - 195,000 USD/yr
San Jose, CA
Quick Facts
Title: R&D Staff Hardware Engineer
Focus: Ultra high-performance electronics, end-to-end hardware ownership
Description
As a Staff Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver ultra high-performance electronic products with full ownership across the hardware lifecycle—from BOM creation and vendor engagement to circuit/board design, development, and validation. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing) and support customer trials and sustaining needs.
Responsibilities
Own EE hardware design end-to-end (BOM, circuit/board design, development, validation)
Participate with vendor negotiators for parts and sourcing
Address power and thermal challenges in high-power PCBs (1kW+)
Design and validate high-speed, high-density signaling (SerDes 112G+)
Support customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining post-ship
Work with support groups including Manufacturing, Compliance, and Safety
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
8+ years of related experience
Experience with advanced SOCs and packaging processes, including 2D, 2.5D, and 2.5D with 3D memories
Hands-on experience with precision scopes/analyzers and development/validation tools
Demonstrated participation in a cross-functional development team
Experience working with support groups (Manufacturing, Compliance, Safety)
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
New hire equity grant and annual equity awards (subject to plan documents and award agreements)
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(K) with company matching
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence per applicable laws
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