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Job description

Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Super Micro Computer is a global leader in end-to-end computing and high-performance networking solutions. We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join our talented design team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the research, design, development, and testing of high-performance server motherboards and related products. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to deliver robust, competitive, and high-quality board designs.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about developing best-in-class server products with outstanding performance and reliability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for schematic capture, PCB layout review, BOM generation, debugging, and testing of server motherboards, backplanes, and add-on cards

Modify and enhance existing designs to improve performance, quality, and reliability of server products

Execute Design Verification Testing (DVT) using oscilloscopes and other lab equipment

Collaborate with BIOS, firmware, validation, and cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve design and quality issues at an early stage

Ensure products meet engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations

Create comprehensive technical documentation, including product specifications, layout guidelines, test procedures, and manufacturing handoff materials

Support smooth product transfer to manufacturing, provide strong technical support to contract manufacturers and production teams during sample and mass production stages

Offer technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers within the team

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus

5+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware design, with a strong focus on x86 server motherboards

In-depth knowledge of digital, analog, and power circuit design, high‑speed PCB layout, and signal integrity

Solid understanding of Intel architecture, Windows, and Linux operating systems

Proven experience with oscilloscopes and standard laboratory test equipment

Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills for complex hardware issues

Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment

Self‑motivated team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting

Experience with Linux shell scripting and automated testing is a plus

Salary Range

$148,000 - $165,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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Worksite address

san jose, CA, 95199, US

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