Principal Hardware Engineer - AI, Security, SOC
everforth cybercodersSan Jose (CA)
Principal Hardware Engineer - AI, Security, SOC
Posted today
everforth cybercodersSan Jose (CA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
At the forefront of the latest semiconductor technology & security we're redefining how AI-powered infrastructure is secured from silicon to software. Backed by Tier-1 VC's & commercial partnerships - yes, we're driving real revenue - and recognized as one of the most innovative security and integrated technology Silicon & Systems companies, 150+ person team tackling one of the primary roadblocks today in tech: securing the foundation of the world's data centers & infrastructure. This is a high-visibility role where you will own our hardware design & a get in on a realistic exit opportunity as the organization scales.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of hands-on hardware engineering experience, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept to mass production
- Proven PCB design skills: schematic capture (Cadence OrCAD/Allegro), layout direction, and signal integrity analysis
- Deep knowledge of high-speed interfaces - PCIe, DDR4/5, USB, Display, and Network - and low-speed protocols (I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART)
- Experience with x86 and/or ARM server architecture and subsystem design (power sequencing, thermal, management controllers)
- Hands-on lab proficiency: oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and design validation methodologies
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with DC-DC step-down converter and power rail design
- Exposure to firmware, UEFI/BIOS, or embedded Linux environments
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for test automation or data analysis
- Experience with compliance or pre-compliance EMC testing
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead hardware development from concept to production on embedded computing system products, owning architecture decisions and driving alignment across Layout, Mechanical, and SI teams
- Author hardware specifications and develop comprehensive test and validation plans that become the team standard
- Capture and review schematics in Cadence OrCAD, providing detailed PCB layout guidance to ensure first-pass success
- Execute board bring-up and engineering validation in the lab, diagnosing and resolving signal integrity, power, and firmware interaction issues
- Drive hardware builds and component procurement, coordinating with supply chain to keep schedules on track
- Serve as the technical point of contact in cross-functional reviews, translating hardware constraints clearly for firmware, software, and program teams
- Own debug cycles end-to-end, from scope and analyzer & other lab work through root-cause documentation and corrective action#enghp
Benefits:
Competitive base ($190k-$240k+)+ bonus, pre-IPO equity, healthcare/dental/vision (PPO or HMO) premiums 100% covered by employer for employee + family, 401k, PTO, vacation
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