Senior Hardware Development Engineer

Penguin Solutions•Irvine, CA

8d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of next-generation CXL3 memory add-in boards for enterprise and data center applications. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of high-performance computing by designing cutting-edge hardware that pushes the boundaries of bandwidth, latency, and scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in hardware design and board-level development, with a proven track record of taking multiple designs into production.
Deep expertise in high-speed board design involving DDR memory subsystems.
Strong familiarity with PCIe Gen 5 or higher protocols and layout constraints.
Proficient in schematic capture tools (e.g., OrCAD, Altium) and simulation tools for signal/power integrity.
Solid understanding of board bring-up, debugging techniques, and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
Experience working in enterprise or data center hardware environments.
Problem solver with ability to operate independently, do own background research where needed.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience designing CXL-based memory or accelerator boards.
Familiarity with thermal and mechanical design considerations for high-power boards.
Exposure to FPGA or ASIC integration in board-level designs.
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards for enterprise hardware
Understanding of existing PCIe SIG, CXL Consortium, JEDEC and other related standards.

Responsibilities

Architect and design high-speed memory add-in boards leveraging CXL3 for enterprise-grade systems.
Own the full hardware development lifecycle: schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, signal integrity analysis, bring-up, validation, and production release.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and production readiness.
Perform detailed design reviews and drive best practices in high-speed board design.
Optimize designs for performance, power, and reliability in demanding data center environments.
Writing of detailed functional specifications for products being worked on where needed.
Interface with vendors and partners to evaluate components and technologies aligned with product goals.