Lead Hardware Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA - On-site
Salary: 200,000-250,000 USD base + Stock Options
Edison Smart is partnered with a growing hardware acceleration solutions provider, particularly SmartNICs (Smart Network Interface Cards) and DPUs (Data Processing Units) designed to optimize data center performance
As a Lead Hardware Engineer, you will lead a small team whilst spearheading network hardware design
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and verification of high-performance digital circuits for SmartNIC and DPU solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, software) to define system-level requirements
- Mentor and manage small team
- Ocassional pre and post sales technical support
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in digital hardware design, preferably in networking or data center products
- Familiarity with SmartNIC or DPU architectures
- Expertise in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog for high-speed digital systems
- Solid understanding of Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, and other high-speed interface protocols
About Edison Smart
Edison Smart is a global provider of specialized recruitment solutions, supporting the technology industry's most innovative companies. Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent with opportunity, driving the 'Industry 4.0' revolution. With over 30 years of experience, Edison Smart partners with forward-thinking organizations to help achieve their strategic growth goals while fostering groundbreaking technological advancements.