Hardware Design Engineer
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If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE, ...
- Planning, leading, implementing, debugging Hardware (HW) and System designs.
- Lead interoperability testing between server/storage systems and modules (ie - SSD).
- Help debug testbeds and HW related problems - internal, external, and JDM.
- Participation in all phases of the product development cycle including architecture, design, documentation, validation, and sustaining.
- Strong understanding of x86/AMD architecture and proven design track record.
- Solid understanding of Major Bus technology PCIe, UPI, Ethernet, DDR, NAND, Serial Buses (I2C, SPI, SVID, etc).
- Solid understanding reviewing mixed signal designs and comfortable with High Speed Oscilloscopes, bus analyzers (PCIe logic analyzer experience a bonus).
- Analysis and review of system-level mechanical, thermal, power, and signal integrity tradeoffs.
- Setting up and running stress tests including industry standard tools : PTU, Mprime, Iometer, LinPack, etc.
- Understanding of CPU subsystems qualifications including DDR memory, PCIe I/O cards, PCH chipsets, BMC, LOM, BIOS, and peripherals.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Customer, and JDM to introduce new storage systems.
- Perform failure and root cause analysis to support field issues, customer escalation, and continuous improvement.
- Use automation, machine learning, and AI to further enhance HW/System design and validation.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to other team members.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- 5+ years in Hardware System design and development.
- B.S. Electrical or Computer Engineering (M.S. is a plus).
- Experience working at enterprise system companies (storage/server a bonus).
- Have done hardware designs and have x86/AMD knowledge. Ability to qualify hardware at the electrical, SI, protocol and functional levels.
- Strong experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, BASH, etc) to use for automated HW qualification and regression testing.
- Ability to understand system design tradeoffs (Mechanical, Thermal, Power, SI).
- Experience with SSD standards and compliance testing, ie PCI SIG, NVMe, etc.
- Work with diagnostics/test engineers by reviewing test plans to ensure proper coverage
- Detail oriented, analytical, process savvy, and customer focused yet flexible and adaptable to business needs
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, technical development environment
- Experience working in and leading cross-functional team
- High level of teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced changing business environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
You will be based in Santa Clara. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 4 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.
The annual base salary range is: $163,000.00 – $246,000.00. 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.
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 purebenefits.com for more information.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
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.
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