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Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Zp Group Llc

Saratoga, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$210,000–$250,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cadence Allegro, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Servers, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Design Services, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Issues, Ethernet, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Specification, I2C, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Network Operations Center, Network Support, Network Systems, Oscilloscope, PCI Express (PCI-E), Performance Management, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, SERDES, Schematics, Signal Integrity, System Validation, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Validation Plan, x86 Processors
LOCATION
Saratoga, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

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.

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