Hardware System Electrical Engineer

MatX

$120K — $500K+*
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in system-level development, preferably in server, computer, or network industries
  • Proficient in DC/DC PoL and multi-phase VRM designs with experience in high-power AI server design
  • Experience with BMC and DC-SCM designs
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces like 100G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen5/6, SPI, I2C, UART, USB
  • Hands-on experience with schematic capture tools and lab equipment, including scopes and analyzers
  • Ability to bring up boards and validate designs in a lab setting

Responsibilities

  • Define and design AI compute boards and systems for data center infrastructure
  • Collaborate with layout engineers to finalize designs and release Gerber files
  • Work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure robust system performance
  • Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues in laboratory environments
  • Support platform tests and manufacturing diagnostics
  • Engage with Joint Development Manufacturers (JDM) for product collaboration

Benefits

  • Equity compensation options tailored to individual needs
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contributions
  • Four weeks of paid time off and twelve company holidays
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Annual budget for professional development and learning opportunities
  • Team-building events and activities
  • 401K with 5% company match even if not contributing
  • Monthly allowance for selected perks and expenses
  • Support for commuting and remote work setup
  • Weekly remote work flexibility
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We are looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Hardware Systems team. In this role, you will take full ownership of defining, designing, and validating compute trays, boards, and interconnects for our rack-scale AI data center platform. You will work across control plane, data plane, and management plane functionality, playing a pivotal role in driving power efficiency, scalability, reliability, and system performance at scale

What You'll Do Here:
  • Full ownership of board design, specifications, schematic design, verification and reliability test plan for our AI compute boards
  • Design and capture schematic and work with layout engineers to release Gerber files
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as thermal, mechanical, SIPI, ASIC, platform software and manufacturing diagnostic software teams.
  • Bring up boards and debug hardware issues in the lab
  • Support platform and manufacturing tests
  • Collaborate with JDM

Who You Are:
  • At least 10 years of experience in system-level development, preferably within the server, computer, or network industries.
  • Proficient in DC/DC PoL and multi phase VRM designs and verifications with 48V and 12V bus. Experience with high-power AI server design is desirable.
  • Experience with BMC and DC-SCM designs
  • Experience with 100G+ Ethernet and high-speed SerDes interfaces, PCIe Gen5/6, as well as SPI, I2C, UART, USB
  • Familiar with criteria of critical components selection
  • Hands-on experience with board design using schematic capture tools and Allegro
  • Hands on experience on lab equipment such as real time scope, logic analyzer, PCIe exerciser and analyzer.
  • Demonstrated ability in lab bring-up and design validation
  • Proven track record of delivering shipped products
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent team player
  • Familiarity with OCP ORV3 HPR, VHDC, and IEC standards is a plus
  • This position requires both design work and lab work

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.
  • Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity
  • Mid Career - $175,000 - $450,000 + equity
  • Senior Career - $275,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer
  • A Stake in our success A flexible cash equity compensation mix that fits your needs
  • Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don't)
  • Time To Recharge 4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
  • Support to Parents Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
  • Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
  • Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
  • Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don't!
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
  • Commute On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
  • MatX E[x]tras $50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
  • Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

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