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Penguin Solutions · 1 day ago

Senior Hardware Development Engineer

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Penguin Solutions is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of next-generation CXL3 memory add-in boards for enterprise and data center applications. This role involves architecting high-speed memory boards and managing the full hardware development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness.

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Responsibilities

Architect and design high-speed memory add-in boards leveraging CXL3 for enterprise-grade systems

Own the full hardware development lifecycle: schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, signal integrity analysis, bring-up, validation, and production release

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and production readiness

Perform detailed design reviews and drive best practices in high-speed board design

Optimize designs for performance, power, and reliability in demanding data center environments

Writing of detailed functional specifications for products being worked on where needed

Interface with vendors and partners to evaluate components and technologies aligned with product goals

Qualification

High-speed board designDDR memory subsystemsPCIe Gen 5HigherSchematic capture toolsBoard bring-upDebuggingEnterprise hardware experienceThermal design considerationsFPGAASIC integrationCompliance standards knowledgeCXL Consortium standardsProblem solvingCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master's degree preferred

Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in hardware design and board-level development, with a proven track record of taking multiple designs into production

Deep expertise in high-speed board design involving DDR memory subsystems

Strong familiarity with PCIe Gen 5 or higher protocols and layout constraints

Proficient in schematic capture tools (e.g., OrCAD, Altium) and simulation tools for signal/power integrity

Solid understanding of board bring-up, debugging techniques, and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)

Experience working in enterprise or data center hardware environments

Problem solver with ability to operate independently, do own background research where needed

Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred

Prior experience designing CXL-based memory or accelerator boards

Familiarity with thermal and mechanical design considerations for high-power boards

Exposure to FPGA or ASIC integration in board-level designs

Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards for enterprise hardware

Understanding of existing PCIe SIG, CXL Consortium, JEDEC and other related standards

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k saving plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Company

Penguin Solutions

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

Founded in 1999

Fremont, California, USA

1001-5000 employees