Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer who will sit on site in Saratoga CA 5 days a week. The Senior Hardware Design Engineer will support generating networking systems for an AI data center.

Responsibilities of the Senior Hardware Design Engineer

• Develop hardware specifications and create comprehensive test and validation plans
• Design schematics using Cadence/Allegro, ensuring high-performance and scalable hardware solutions.
• Partner with ASIC teams to support hardware bring-up, integration, and system-level validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues in lab environments using oscilloscopes and analyzers.
• Drive full hardware life cycle development from design to qualification and product release.

Requirements for the Senior Hardware Design Engineer

• At least 10 years’ experience in system-level development, preferably in server, computer, or network industries.
• Bachelors in electronic or computer engineering required; Masters preferred.
• Knowledge in 100G+ Ethernet, high-speed SerDes (56/112/224G), and signal integrity
• Understanding of x86 architecture and control interfaces (PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C)
• Board design experience using Cadence Concept and Allegro
• Experience in lab bring-up, debugging, design validation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Track record of successfully delivering products to market
• Working onsite 5 days a week

Compensation for the Senior Hardware Design Engineer

• Salary $210,000 - $250,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k PTO, sick leave if required by law, and holidays   

Keywords: Hardware Design Engineer, Hardware Design, Board Design, Hardware Development, Networking Systems, High-speed, Ethernet, PCIe, Electrical Engineer

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This job opens for applications on 6/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.