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Axiado, an AI-enhanced security processor company founded in 2017, is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to drive embedded computing system products from concept to production. This is a highly visible role with significant technical scope and influence across the organization.
You will own the full hardware development lifecycle: system design, hardware specifications, test plan development, and schematic capture using Orcad. You'll collaborate with layout, mechanical, and signal integrity engineers to complete designs, bring up systems in the lab, and execute comprehensive engineering validation. You'll engage cross-functional teams in technical discussions, address complex engineering challenges, manage concurrent tasks, and drive hardware builds and procurement activities.
This role requires deep expertise in embedded computing and server-class hardware. You'll work with industry-standard interfaces (I2C, SMBUS, SPI, UART, USB) and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR4/5, Display, Network). You'll apply knowledge of DC-DC converter design, x86/ARM server architectures and subsystems, and hands-on lab equipment operation. Strong analytical and debug skills are essential, along with excellent communication abilities.
Axiado is headquartered in Silicon Valley with 100+ employees, building security processors to secure every node on the internet. The company values persistence, intelligence, curiosity, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
- Hands-on board design knowledge: schematic capture, PCB layout instructions, signal integrity
- Proficiency with design tools: Cadence Orcad and Allegro
- Thorough knowledge of basic interfaces: I2C, SMBUS, SPI, UART, USB
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces: PCIe, DDR4/5, Display and Network interfaces
- DC-DC step-down converter design experience
- Experience with x86/ARM servers and their subsystems
- Hands-on lab equipment experience and design validation expertise
- Strong debug and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Desirable: familiarity with firmware, Linux, and scripting languages
