Hardware Lead Engineer (Hyperscale)

TL;DR

Hardware Lead Engineer (Hyperscale): Leading and implementing hardware design and qualification projects for high-performance storage arrays with an accent on debugging, validation, and process improvement. Focus on deep understanding of x86 architecture, bus technologies, and high-speed signal analysis to ensure product robustness and efficiency.

Location: Must be based in the Santa Clara, CA office.

Salary: $180,000 - $270,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry by building innovative, high-performance, and highly available hardware storage array products.

What you will do

• Plan, lead, implement, and debug hardware design and qualification projects.
• Debug testbeds and handle hardware-related escalations internally and externally.
• Participate in all phases of the product development cycle including design and documentation for custom hardware.
• Define, implement, and automate hardware validation and qualification tests.
• Analyze and review power regulators, cooling, and electrical functionality at device and system levels.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and manufacturing to introduce new storage subsystems into production.

Requirements

• 8+ years in x86 and storage related hardware development and qualification.
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design, x86 architectures, and interfaces.
• Ability to qualify x86 hardware at electrical, SI, protocol, and functional levels.
• Experience planning, implementing, and automating hardware qualification processes.
• Strong experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, BASH) and test development.
• Must be able to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with company policies.

Nice to have

• M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience working at enterprise data storage system companies or server companies.
• Understanding of Verilog and CPLD design background.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on innovation, critical thinking, and a trailblazing spirit.
• Opportunities for professional growth and contributions to meaningful work.
• Team-oriented environment that prioritizes collaboration.
• Flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
• Commitment to fostering growth, diversity, and inclusion.