Senior Systems Hardware Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Systems Hardware Engineer to support an innovative organization in the advanced hardware and AI infrastructure space for an onsite position (Monday‑Friday) near San Jose, CA. The Senior Systems Hardware Engineer will play a key role in shaping the hardware lifecycle end‑to‑end, working closely with ASIC, software, and system teams to solve complex technical challenges at scale.

• Own the end‑to‑end hardware development lifecycle, from system architecture and specification through validation and production release
• Architect and design high‑performance, power‑efficient hardware solutions for next‑generation AI data center infrastructure
• Lead schematic design and board development using Cadence (Concept/Allegro) and related tool chains
• Partner closely with ASIC, firmware, software, and signal integrity teams to ensure seamless cross‑functional integration

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in system‑level hardware design, with a strong focus on server, networking, or data center technologies
• Deep expertise in high‑speed digital design, including hands‑on experience with 100G+ Ethernet and multi‑lane Ser Des (56G/112G/224G)
• Proven experience designing complex boards using Cadence Concept/Allegro or similar tools
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or similar
• Solid knowledge of system architectures, including x86 platforms and key control interfaces (PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C)

• Base Salary: $210,000-$260,000 (USD)
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave if Required by Law, 401K, and Paid Holidays