Hardware Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join a cutting-edge hardware technology organization in a highly visible, hands-on role. The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for driving complex system-level hardware designs from concept through production, working onsite five days per week in Saratoga, California. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer who thrives in high‑performance environments and has a strong track record of shipping hardware products.

Responsibilities of the Hardware Engineer:

• Design, develop, and deliver system-level hardware solutions for server, computer, or networking platforms

• Own hardware design from early architecture and prototyping through validation and full production release

• Work extensively with optical interfaces such as SFP+ and QSFP+

• Design and debug high-speed interfaces including Ethernet, SerDes, and PCIe

• Ensure signal integrity and power integrity across complex, high‑speed systems

• Utilize common control and debug interfaces including MDIO, SPI, I2C, and JTAG

• Collaborate with FPGA, mechanical, thermal, and power teams to deliver robust, manufacturable designs

• Support bring-up, debug, validation, and root-cause analysis of hardware issues

Qualifications of the Hardware Engineer:

• 10+ years of system-level hardware development experience (server, computer, or networking preferred)

• Strong expertise in high-speed technologies, signal integrity, and power integrity

• Hands-on experience with optical interfaces such as SFP+ and QSFP+

• Working knowledge of FPGA design, power systems, clocking, and mechanical/thermal considerations

• Deep understanding of hardware development processes and best practices

• Proven history of delivering and shipping production hardware

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Compensation for the Hardware Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $210,000 – $260,000 depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

• Full-time onsite role in Saratoga, CA (5 days per week)

This job opens for applications on 03/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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