Senior Compute HW Engineer

Responsibilities Define hardware requirements and specifications for assigned subsystems based on workload, power, and environmental constraints Evaluate and validate compute technologies, components (CPUs, SoMs, memory, PHYs, switches, storage), and vendor solutions Implement networking subsystems for edge use cases, including wired Ethernet (1/2.5/10G) Debug hardware and hardware/software issues across the Linux kernel, drivers, device tree, firmware, and bootloaders (U-Boot, UEFI); perform root cause analysis Lead board bring‑up and contribute to DVT plans covering signal integrity, thermal, power, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing Design for remote deployment: secure boot, OTA updates, remote diagnostics, and long product lifecycles Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and Linux systems teams; maintain design documentation and participate in design reviews Qualifications Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science highly preferred 5+ years designing embedded/edge compute platforms, including x86 CPUs, DDR/LPDDR memory, and PCIe Experience with edge networking hardware (Ethernet PHYs/switches, 10GbE) and networking/routing fundamentals Strong Linux skills: device drivers, device tree, networking stack, and debug tools (perf, ftrace, ethtool, tcpdump, dmesg, sysfs/procfs) Familiarity with bootloaders and firmware (BIOS, U-Boot, UEFI, secure boot, TPM/TEE) Solid grounding in PCB/PCA design, high‑speed signal integrity, power delivery, and thermal design Proven contributions to board bring‑up, DVT, and V&V documentation Strong root cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and Linux stacks Strong communication skills and a collaborative, ownership‑driven mindset Salary & Benefits The estimated base salary range for the Senior Compute HW Engineer role based in the United States of America is: $129,400 - $194,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and equity as part of the compensation package. Benefits include access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illumina