Hardware Engineer

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team and play a key role in developing next-generation autonomous driving compute platforms. This role focuses on low-level electronics design, embedded systems, and high-performance compute integration translating autonomy requirements into robust, scalable hardware systems.

You will work hands-on with cutting-edge computing platforms, collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams to design, bring up, and validate mission-critical electronics that enable embodied AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronics systems for autonomous driving applications

• Architect and implement compute platforms for ML workloads

• Collaborate with software and autonomy teams to optimize hardware for performance, reliability, and scalability

• Own board-level design, bring-up, validation, and debugging across hardware and software boundaries

• Develop high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and related technologies in an automotive environment

• Work with mechanical engineering teams to design robust electronics hardware

• Lead schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and signal integrity considerations

• Create design and product specification documentation for electronics hardware

• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design robustness and production readiness

About You

Essential:

• 7+ years of experience in electronics or embedded systems design

• Strong experience with board-level design, bring-up, and debugging

• Deep understanding of embedded systems and compute architectures

• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, USB)

• Strong debugging skills across hardware and software systems

• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and embedded environments

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python)

• Ability to architecture and analyze complex systems

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Desirable Experience

• Experience designing hardware for AI/ML workloads or high-performance computing systems

• Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed PCB design

• Knowledge of networking systems and protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)

• Experience with firmware or low-level software development (bootloaders, drivers, BSPs)

• Familiarity with NVIDIA and Qualcomm SoC applications

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and scaling hardware to production

• Autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other safety-critical system experience

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $185,800 to $247,800, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.