Manager of Hardware Engineering

Piper Companies is looking for a Manager of Hardware Engineering to join a cutting edge start up specializing in complex, high-performance computing and networking platforms located near San Jose, CA. The ideal Manager of Hardware Engineering will lead end-to-end hardware development from concept through full production.

Responsibilities for the Manager of Hardware Engineering

• Lead the full hardware development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through prototype bring-up and production release
• Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, SI/PI analysis, validation, and compliance testing
• Collaborate closely with product, ASIC, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality systems
• Manage ODM/JDM partners to ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and cost targets

Qualifications for the Manager of Hardware Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in system-level hardware engineering, ideally in servers, compute systems, or networking platforms
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, and optical technologies
• Experience with SI/PI fundamentals, FPGA integration, power delivery, and clocking architectures
• Background working with chassis-level components such as cabling, thermal systems, and enclosures
• Proven success delivering production hardware products and managing complex engineering programs
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required; Master's degree preferred

Compensation/Benefits for the Manager of Hardware Engineering

• Salary range: $210,000 - $260,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (if applicable by law), and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 3/11/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords Hardware Engineering, Hardware Manager, System Hardware, High-Speed Design, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, FPGA, Power Integrity, Signal Integrity, SI/PI, PCB Design, Chassis Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Optical Interfaces, Server Hardware, Compute Platforms, Networking Hardware, ODM, JDM, Engineering Leadership, Product Development, EDVT, MDVT, EMI/EMC, Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Hardware Validation, System Bring-Up

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