Senior Hardware Engineer - GPU & AI Infrastructure

Required

• Education: BA/BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with equivalent practical experience.
• GPU Expertise: 5+ years of hardware engineering experience with a specific focus on GPU architecture (NVIDIA HGX/MGX platforms preferred), AI accelerators, or high-performance compute (HPC) systems.
• Deep Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of modern data center technologies, including PCIe fabric, NVLink, InfiniBand, and liquid cooling systems for high-TDP hardware.
• Testing Skills: Hands-on experience testing and validating CPU, Memory (HBM/DDR5), Storage (NVMe), and high-speed networking subsystems in a Linux environment.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++ for developing hardware validation tools and automation scripts.
• Systemic Debugging: Expert-level skills in debugging complex server issues remotely, with the ability to analyze kernel logs, hardware registers, and bus-level captures.
• A Problem Solver: Decisive and effective at tracking hardware issues from identification through to fleet-wide resolution.
• A Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to translate complex hardware constraints into actionable insights for software teams.
• Collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional projects with Data Center Ops, SRE, and external vendors.
• Adaptable: Willing to travel occasionally to data centers or vendor sites to oversee hardware deployments or "first-of-a-kind" builds.
• For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
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