Sr. Hardware Engineer, Networking Swtich

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Hardware Engineer, Networking Switch to lead the hardware development of next-generation high-speed network switch platforms for AI and data center applications. This role involves driving complex PCB schematic design, layout reviews, hardware bring-up, system integration, and in-depth debugging using advanced lab tools. The ideal candidate will lead the development and validation of cutting-edge Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and photonics-based networking systems, with strong expertise in signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal co-design, and high-speed optical interfaces. You will collaborate closely with firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, and customer support teams to deliver high-performance solutions from concept through production and customer deployment. This is a hands-on technical leadership position requiring deep experience in Ethernet switch architectures, high-layer count PCB design, large ASIC/FPGA systems, and system-level troubleshooting in fast-paced AI/data center environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
8+ years of experience in hardware design and development for networking, server, or high-performance computing systems
Strong understanding of Ethernet protocols, network switch architectures, and AI/data center networking technologies
Proven experience with high-speed and high-layer count PCB schematic and layout design
Strong knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal design, and high-speed transceiver technologies, including optics and CPO concepts
Experience with large ASIC, FPGA, and CPLD architecture; familiarity with Verilog-based development and debugging is preferred
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, system validation, and lab debugging tools
Familiarity with Linux environments, networking diagnostics, and system-level troubleshooting methodologies
Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Lead hardware development activities for high-speed network switch platforms
Drive complex PCB schematic design, layout reviews, and system-level hardware integration.
Lead hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and related lab tools.
Lead/support the development, integration, validation, and customer support of next-generation CPO (Co-Packaged Optics) and photonics-based networking systems, including high-speed SI/PI, thermal co-design, optical diagnostics, and AI fabric optimization.
Collaborate with firmware, software, validation, manufacturing, and FAE teams to support new product development and issue resolution
Support system integration, interoperability testing, and customer deployment activities for AI and data centers
Analyze and resolve hardware-related issues involving signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal performance, optics, and transceiver interfaces
Participate in architecture reviews, design verification, engineering change reviews, and production readiness activities
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, validation reports, troubleshooting procedures, and change records
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, validation methodologies, and product quality standards