Hardware System Electrical Engineer Mountain View, CA

MatX is on a mission to be the compute platform for AGI. We are developing vertically integrated full‑stack solutions from silicon to systems, including hardware and software to train and run the largest ML workloads for AGI. MatX is seeking silicon micro‑architects and design engineers to join our team as we create best‑in‑class silicon for high‑performance and sustainable GenAI. Successful candidates for these roles will be responsible for delivering performant and functionally accurate silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management, high‑speed connectivity, and other key technologies.

About the Role

We are looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Hardware Systems team. In this role, you will take full ownership of defining, designing, and validating compute trays, boards, and interconnects for our rack‑scale AI data center platform. You will work across control plane, data plane, and management plane functionality, playing a pivotal role in driving power efficiency, scalability, reliability, and system performance at scale.

What You’ll Do Here

• Full ownership of board design, specifications, schematic design, verification, and reliability test plan for our AI compute boards
• Design and capture schematic and work with layout engineers to release Gerber files
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, such as thermal, mechanical, SIPI, ASIC, platform software and manufacturing diagnostic software teams
• Bring up boards and debug hardware issues in the lab
• Support platform and manufacturing tests
• Collaborate with JDM

Who You Are

• At least 10 years of experience in system‑level development, preferably within the server, computer, or network industries
• Proficient in DC/DC PoL and multi‑phase VRM designs and verifications with 48V and 12V bus. Experience with high‑power AI server design is desirable
• Experience with BMC and DC‑SCM designs
• Experience with 100G+ Ethernet and high‑speed Ser Des interfaces, PCIe Gen5/6, as well as SPI, I2C, UART, USB
• Familiar with criteria of critical components selection
• Hands‑on experience with board design using schematic capture tools and Allegro
• Hands on experience on lab equipment such as real‑time scope, logic analyzer, PCIe exerciser and analyzer
• Demonstrated ability in lab bring‑up and design validation
• Proven track record of delivering shipped products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Familiarity with OCP ORV3 HPR, VHDC, and IEC standards is a plus
• This position requires both design work and lab work

Compensation

The US base salary for this full‑time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job‑related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.

• Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity

What We Offer

• A Stake in our success A flexible cash equity compensation mix that fits your needs
• Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance;
  Pre‑tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)
• Time To Recharge 4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
• Support to Parents Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
• Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
• Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off‑sites, and regular town halls
• Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!
• Flexible Spending Accounts Pre‑tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
• Commute On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive‑time to get work done
• MatX E[x]tras $50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
• Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home‑tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement

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