Senior or Staff Hardware Design Engineer

About Us Powerlattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by well-known large Silicon Valley VCs. The company is working on the industry’s groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips get powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing. About the Role We are seeking a Senior or Staff Hardware Design Engineer for developing hardware system for Powerlattice’s internal usages and collaborating Powerlattice’s customers on AI/Datacenter motherboard design to enable the adoption Powerlattice’s power chiplets. This individual is responsible for end-end hardware lifecycle, from initial schematic entry to complex PCB design and system bring-up. The ideal candidate combines deep system design expertise with strong cross-functional leadership skills and a proven record of delivering complex hardware systems for data center or enterprise markets. Key Responsibilities • Define and drive overall hardware system architecture and top-level specifications. • Lead hardware system design and system integration. • Perform high-level feasibility analysis and risk assessment. • Review and approve hardware designs to ensure architectural alignment. • Drive system bring-up strategy and debug execution. • Perform hardware system design. • Conduct schematic design, simulation, analysis, and optimization to meet performance targets. • Provide PCB layout guidance and collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure design intent is met. • Collaborate with PI/SI engineer to ensure the proper PDN performance. • Participate in design reviews and contribute to design documentation. • Participate in silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging. • Follow best practices for hardware system design, verification, and signoff. Qualifications This role is onsite based in Chandler, AZ • M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields. • 5+ years of hands-on hardware system design experience. • Proven experience as a technical lead or system lead. • Experience in working with supply chain vendors. • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in server motherboard design. • Familiarity with power delivery design and component choice for high performance server system. • Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Compensation & Benefits Anticipated annual base salary for Member of Technical Staff: $150,000 - $200,000 • Stock option grant and benefits package • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)