We are looking for a HW Lead Engineer to define, shape, and integrate cutting-edge solutions for the next generation of our cloud platforms.
As a HW Lead Engineer on the Nitro team, you'll own the hardware for Annapurna Labs' Network Interface Cards (NICs) used in compute and storage servers. You'll drive development and validation of Nitro cards from concept through mass production, ensuring they're ready to scale.
You'll lead new hardware interface technologies and bring them to large-scale deployment. This fast-paced role puts you at the intersection of technical innovation and customer experience. You'll collaborate with technical experts, senior leaders, and teams across multiple technology areas.
Key job responsibilities
- Design the Nitro Smart Network Interface Card for CMRI vertical use cases.
- Define Nitro card architecture that meets our server integration requirements.
- Partner with design teams and manufacturing sites to enable healthy mass production.
- Review, identify, and qualify second-source electrical components to ensure supply continuity.
- Debug design, manufacturing, and integration issues.
- Assess process capabilities and innovate to simplify processes, reduce costs, and shorten development cycles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product design, processes, and quality.
- Work with customers to optimize the value stream and create joint processes that reduce time and cost.
- Travel internationally 1-2 times per year for week-long trips.
Requirements: Basic Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years leading hardware products from design to mass production, including: life cycle management, component selection, schematics, layout, thermal and mechanical design, hardware-software interfaces, and production testing.
- 6+ years in high-speed board design with hands-on lab experience.
- Design and lab experience with at least one of these interfaces: DDR4/5, PCIe Gen3/4/5, 100/25/10GbE.
- Experience with high-speed lab equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mass production product experience.
- Experience with Networking, Storage, or Linux.
- Deep understanding of HW PCB architecture and design.
- CPLD/FPGA coding and simulation experience.
- Technical leadership in matrix organizations with multiple teams.
- Scripting experience.
This position is open to all candidates.