Sr. Hardware Design Engineer

Job Req ID: 29330

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

As a global leader in networking solution innovation, Super Micro Computer's mission is to develop and provide the market with end-to end computing solution and high performance networking products. We have an immediate need for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our talented and bright design team. The candidate will play a key role in the development process of in-house server motherboards, by working collaboratively with cross-functional engineering team as well as outside partners to ensure the robust design of the boards. The candidate must be self-motivated and possess a strong will to do great things, with a result-driven mindset to develop the most competitive and endurance board products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Modify and enhance existing designs to improve performance, quality, and reliability of server products.
• Debugging and diagnose failed units, trouble shooting, repair and retest products. Approaches technical problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensure rehensive understanding, team work and effective resolution strategies.
• Conduct performance testing and benchmarking for servers, GPUs, and HPC environments.
• Analyze results to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance for AI/ML workloads.
• Design and configure high-speed network topologies (InfiniBand, Ethernet) for AI clusters.
• Write Python scripts to automate testing, monitoring, and system optimization.
• Understanding of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and deployment requirements for LLMs.
• Monitor network health and server performance, proactively identifying and resolving issue. Document routed backward.

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