> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1417116-principal-hardware-engineer-teradyne-san-jose-ca](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1417116-principal-hardware-engineer-teradyne-san-jose-ca). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Principal Hardware Engineer (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

- **Company:** Teradyne Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $169,700.0 - $271,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Dynamic Random-Access Memory, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D3C88ABFED2046ECB5630ADEE583B917/job/

## About the Role

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

 * Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, or relevant field
 * 12+ years of experience in hardware, board design, and architecture with demonstrated ownership of complex systems from concept through production
 * Experience leading and designing all aspects of board level circuitry, including high speed digital, custom analog design, power distribution, and FPGA-based systems, with knowledge of mechanical and thermal considerations
 * Expert level knowledge of high-speed interconnects (DDR, PCIe, USB, SerDes) and PCB design techniques including signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) in multi-board systems
 * Ability to lead complex, cross-functional development efforts to deliver innovative hardware solutions
 * Experience leading technical innovation for development of future products and product roadmap definition
 * Strong communications skills and the ability to work with geographically dispersed multifunctional teams
 * Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence engineering teams
 * Experience acting as an advisor to senior leadership, customers, partners and suppliers on complex technical issues and applications
 * Strong analytical skills and collaborative approach to problem solving

## Description

* You will join a group of dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic team players in the Memory Tester Business Unit designing IC testers for the DRAM and Flash memory market
 * Own system and board level architecture for large-scale, multi-board hardware systems
 * Lead end-to-end hardware development, from concept through design, test, manufacture, and customer release
 * Lead complex high-speed digital, analog, power, FPGA, and ASIC-based designs
 * Provide the hardware design team with strong technical leadership and mentorship
 * Ensure robust product quality through high-speed design practices and strong understanding of signal integrity and power integrity
 * Define and influence product architecture and technology roadmaps aligned to customer needs for memory testers deployed worldwide
 * Act as a technical escalation point to solve complex design and customer issues and perform root cause analysis for mission critical application.
 * Develop scalable, high-quality production hardware solutions through collaborative processes
 * Be a technical advisor to senior leaders/management, customers, and partners


## Related Videos

- [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges)
- [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api)
- [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation)
- [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage)
- [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges)
- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)

## Related Articles

- [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)