- Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in x86 architecture and storage-related hardware development, validation, and qualification. Enterprise data storage or server industry experience preferred.
- Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (M.S. preferred).
- x86 & Architecture: Deep expertise in x86 system architecture, CPU subsystems (DDR5, chipsets, BMC, ETH LOM, peripherals), and subcomponent selection (NVMe drives, AC/DC power supplies, discrete power circuits).
- Bus Technologies & Protocols: Solid understanding of high-speed and control buses, including PCIe, UPI, SAS/SATA, and serial protocols (I²C, I³C, SPI, SVID).
- High-Speed Networking & Signal Integrity: Experience with high-speed Ethernet technologies (1GbE to 400GbE). Hands-on capability reviewing high-speed signals using oscilloscopes and bus analyzers (trace capture and signal analysis).
- Power & Thermal: Expertise in analyzing device- and system-level power regulators, PWM selection/design, cooling dynamics, and electrical signal integrity (SI).
- Hardware Logic: Foundational knowledge of Verilog and CPLD design.
- Automation & Scripting: Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for hardware qualification test development and automation.
- Industry Tools: Experience configuring and running stress/qualification workloads using industry-standard tools (e.g., PTAT, Mprime, Iometer, Linpack, StressAppTest, SHC).
- Modern Tooling: Familiarity with leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate design checks, test script development, and diagnostic dashboards.
- Diagnostics & Test Plans: Ability to collaborate with diagnostics engineers by setting direction and reviewing test plans for full coverage.
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
The annual base salary range is
$180,000—$270,000 USD
What you can expect from us
- Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
- Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out http://benefits.everpuredata.com/ for more information.