Staff Hardware Engineer - Board-Level Design

Piper Companies is seeking two experienced Staff Hardware Engineers – Board-Level Design (High-Speed Focus) to support system-level hardware development within a cutting-edge technology environment. This role plays a critical part in board integration, bring-up, validation, and architectural influence, ensuring high-performance hardware systems are delivered from concept through production. This is a full-time opportunity with a mix of hands-on lab work and technical leadership responsibilities located in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities for the Staff Hardware Engineer include:

• Leading system-level board design integration with a balance of hands-on execution and architectural input.
• Driving board bring-up and debug activities (critical requirement) to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Performing lab validation, testing, and characterization to validate system behavior and reliability.
• Collaborating closely with contract manufacturers to support build, integration, and issue resolution.
• Evaluating and selecting chips, modules, and vendor solutions to support system design goals.
• Partnering with vendors and internal stakeholders to define technical direction prior to adoption.
  
  

Qualifications for the Staff Hardware Engineer include:

• Extensive experience as a hardware/system engineer completing multiple full product lifecycles.
• Strong expertise in board bring-up and debug.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces, including PCIe Gen5 and 10G Ethernet.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity and system-level board behavior.
• Experience working in lab environments with hands-on validation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to drive technical decisions and influence direction across cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience collaborating with vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Experience using signal integrity tools such as HyperLynx or Ansys SI tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
  
  

Compensation for the Staff Hardware Engineer Includes:

• Salary range: $240,000 - $260,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
  
  

Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Staff Electrical engineer, hardware engineer, system engineer, board-level design, high-speed design, hardware architect, systems integration, board bring-up, hardware debugging, system-level validation, lab testing, signal integrity, power integrity, high-speed interfaces, PCIe Gen5, PCIe Gen 6, 10G Ethernet, 25G, 100G ethernet, SERDES, High-speed IO, HyperLynx, Ansys SI Tools, Hardware Integration, Compliance testing, Vendor selection, Technology Evaluation, DFM, design for manufacturing, technical leadership

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This job is open for applications on 6/7/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.