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The engineer will apply their knowledge and experience to architect, specify, design, test, productize, and support hardware modules and computer platforms.\nThe position’s responsibilities include evaluation and specification of design and validation requirements, driving execution across multiple internal and external engineering teams, and debugging complex system issues. The candidate for this position will work collaboratively with other development engineers, commodity teams, QA teams, manufacturing teams, field support, and external development partners.\nJob Requirements\n6+ years of relevent experience in a Hardware Engineering role or similar \nStrong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, design engineering, reliability, prototyping and failure analysis.\nApply knowledge and experience to architect, specify, design, test, productize, and support hardware modules and complex computer platforms.\nAbility to lead mid-level hardware development projects from start to finish and work collaboratively within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.\nDevelopment experience and familiarity with computer hardware, embedded systems, x86 and embedded processor chipsets, and programmable devices. Experience with PCIe, NVMe, DDR5, FPGA design, Ethernet, and server system design is a plus.\nEvaluation and specification of design and validation requirements, driving execution across multiple internal and external engineering teams, and debugging complex system issues.\nWork collaboratively with other development engineers, commodity teams, QA teams, manufacturing teams, field support, and external development partners.\nHardware design and development including digital design and PCB design practices. Collaborating with suppliers and ODM partners is essential.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred, with 8+ years of relevant hardware design and development experience.\nThe target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 180,000 USD The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. 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