Hardware Systems Electrical Engineer
About The Position
MatX is developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions, from silicon to systems, to train and run large machine-learning workloads for AGI. The Hardware Systems Engineer will join the Hardware Systems team and take ownership of defining, designing, and validating compute trays, boards, and interconnects for MatX's rack-scale AI data center platform. The role spans control-plane, data-plane, and management-plane functionality, with a focus on power efficiency, scalability, reliability, and system performance. The position combines design and laboratory work. It includes board ownership from specifications and schematic design through verification and reliability testing, coordination with layout and cross-functional engineering teams, board bring-up and hardware debugging, and support for platform and manufacturing testing. The role also involves collaboration with a JDM.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in system-level development, preferably in the server, computer, or network industries.
- Proficiency in DC/DC PoL and multi-phase VRM design and verification with 48V and 12V buses.
- Experience with BMC and DC-SCM designs.
- Experience with 100G+ Ethernet, high-speed SerDes interfaces, PCIe Gen5/6, SPI, I2C, UART, and USB.
- Familiarity with criteria for critical component selection.
- Hands-on board design experience using schematic capture tools and Allegro.
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as real-time oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and PCIe exercisers and analyzers.
- Demonstrated ability in lab bring-up and design validation.
- Proven track record of delivering shipped products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-power AI server design.
- Familiarity with OCP ORV3 HPR, VHDC, and IEC standards.
Responsibilities
- Own board design, specifications, schematic design, verification, and reliability test plans for AI compute boards.
- Design and capture schematics and work with layout engineers to release Gerber files.
- Collaborate with 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 a JDM.
Benefits
- Four weeks of accrued PTO, 12 company holidays, and up to three weeks of remote work.
- Company-subsidized medical insurance for employees and dependents, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and HSA and FSA offerings.
- Roth or pre-tax 401(k), or both, with a 5% company contribution.
- 100% company-paid life insurance up to $300,000, long-term disability insurance, and travel insurance.
- $1,500 annual professional development budget.
- Onsite team lunch and dinner Monday through Friday.
- Daily commute support, including company rideshare, public transportation reimbursement, and a Fasttrak card.
- $50 monthly allowance for a selected perk.
- Monthly cellular and Wi-Fi reimbursements.
- Up to $1,000 for remote office setup purchases.
- Company-paid mental health benefit and Employee Assistance Program.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 10 weeks of pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and a $6,000 family fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
