Platform Hardware Engineer – Data Center Accelerator Platforms

The Role:

We are looking for a Platform Hardware Engineer to help develop next-generation accelerator platforms based on Openchip silicon for AI, Machine Learning (ML) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications.

In this multidisciplinary role, you will contribute to the development of complex hardware platforms from concept through production, working across board design, manufacturing, bring-up, validation and system integration. You will collaborate closely with silicon, firmware, software, power, mechanical, thermal and manufacturing teams, as well as external suppliers and technology partners, to deliver reliable, high-performance products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on hardware development with cross-functional collaboration to solve challenging technical problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of accelerator boards and platform hardware throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Contribute to hardware architecture, schematic reviews, design integration and technical trade-off analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful hardware implementation and system integration.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, manufacturing documentation and engineering changes.
• Support component selection, qualification, lifecycle management and supply chain readiness.
• Drive hardware bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis and board validation activities.
• Develop and execute functional, electrical and system-level validation plans.
• Investigate and resolve hardware, firmware, manufacturing and system integration issues.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT) and broader Design for Excellence (DFX) activities.
• Work with manufacturing partners, suppliers and technology vendors throughout product development.
• Support EMC, safety and regulatory compliance activities.
• Contribute to technical planning, project execution, risk assessment and engineering

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in board-level hardware development, hardware validation, system integration or a related engineering role.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, PCB layouts, manufacturing documentation and component datasheets.
• Good understanding of digital hardware design, PCB development and hardware bring-up methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads and digital multimeters.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware-hardware interactions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing server, networking, accelerator or data center hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SPI, I²C/SMBus and UART.
• Experience with Siemens Xpedition or similar PCB design tools.
• Understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI) and high-speed PCB design principles.
• Experience with silicon bring-up, board validation or system integration.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design practices and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with PCB manufacturers, assembly partners and component suppliers.
• Basic scripting or automation skills using Python, Shell or similar languages.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
• Experience in AI, HPC or accelerator hardware environments.

What do we offer?

• Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
• We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment.
• We also offer flexible schedule.
• We offer a remuneration that values your experience.
• The position will have preferably the base in Karlsruhe (Germany).

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change this industry and help to build a better world.

If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us. We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life.

At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential – regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.