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If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and have a passion for system design and integrating advanced optical modules, we’d love to have you on our team.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating cutting-edge hardware solutions for the networking industry. From concept to production, you’ll design systems that deliver top-notch performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring our products meet the needs of modern data centers AI applications.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDesign and develop Ethernet switches, CPU subsystems, memory, and networking interfaces.\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software, mechanical/thermal engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.\nPerform system-level analysis, simulation, and rigorous validation and testing.\nContribute to refining and implementing best practices for design processes and standards.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nTechnical Expertise\nA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).\nExperience in hardware system design, especially with:Complex circuit board design with highspeed serdes and high power ASICs\nCPU subsystems (e.g., x86, ARM, PowerPC, BMC).\nSignal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\nPower management systems (DC/DC, AC/DC) and thermal management.\nDigital logic design (VHDL, Verilog).\nIndustry regulations and standards (e.g., UL, CE, FCC).\n\nProven track record of shipping multiple generations of products\nSoft Skills\nDriven and takes ownership of your project\nCan “do what it takes to succeed” and be a team player simultaneously\nExceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams.\nAnalytical thinking with a knack for solving complex problems.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Nexthop AI, we believe in pushing boundaries and turning ideas into reality. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about innovation and committed to creating technology that powers the future. 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