Hardware Systems Electrical Engineer

What MatX Is Building

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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 - $160,000 - $275,000 + equity

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work

• Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.

• Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty’s or via our reimbursement system

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most

• Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via Spring Health and Guardian EAP.

• Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10…