Senior Hardware Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the full development cycle of complex hardware systems—from concept through production. This role oversees system‑level designs involving high‑speed optical and electrical interfaces, ASICs, processors, FPGAs, power delivery, cabling, and cooling. This is a role requiring onsite presence in Saratoga, CA, five days per week.

Responsibilities for the Senior Hardware Engineer:

• Overseeing hardware design execution, including schematic development, PCB layout, and design reviews.
• Managing all Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis activities for high‑speed systems.
• Developing technology de‑risking plans through supplier assessments and early prototype cycles.
• Owning test strategy and execution across Bring‑Up, EDVT, MDVT, and EMI/EMC validation.
• Guiding systems from early prototype builds through full production while meeting quality, cost, schedule, and budget goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues, providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications for the Senior Hardware Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of system‑level hardware development experience in server, compute, or networking products.
• Strong background in high‑speed interfaces including Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, and optical modules.
• Deep understanding of high‑speed design principles, as well as signal‑ and power‑integrity best practices.
• Working knowledge of FPGA development flows, power system design, and clocking architectures.
• Solid grasp of system‑level hardware concepts, including chassis design, connectors, cabling, and thermal management.
• Proven track record delivering production‑quality hardware using industry‑standard development and release processes.

Compensation for the Senior Hardware Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $210,000 - $260,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.

Keywords: hardware engineering, system-level design, high-speed design, high-speed interfaces, ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, Optical I/O, Electrical I/O, ASICs, Processors, EDVT, MDVT, EMI, EMC testing, ODM, JDM, FPGAs, PCB design, HJigh-speed PCBs, power delivery, signal integrity, SI, power integrity, clocking, power circuits, thermal management, chassis design, connectors, cabling, schematic capture, design reviews, system integration

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This job is open for applications on 3/16/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.