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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Hardware Engineer - Data Center Accelerator Platforms - **Company:** Openchip And Software Technologies SL - **Location:** Karlsruhe, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Hardware Testing, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5827910176 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline. * Experience in board-level hardware development, hardware validation, system integration or a related engineering role. * Ability to read and understand schematics, PCB layouts, manufacturing documentation and component datasheets. * Good understanding of digital hardware design, PCB development and hardware bring-up methodologies. * Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads and digital multimeters. * Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware-hardware interactions. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams., * Experience developing server, networking, accelerator or data center hardware platforms. * Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SPI, I²C/SMBus and UART. * Experience with Siemens Xpedition or similar PCB design tools. * Understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI) and high-speed PCB design principles. * Experience with silicon bring-up, board validation or system integration. * Knowledge of EMC/EMI design practices and regulatory compliance. * Experience working with PCB manufacturers, assembly partners and component suppliers. * Basic scripting or automation skills using Python, Shell or similar languages. * Familiarity with product lifecycle management and engineering change processes. * Experience in AI, HPC or accelerator hardware environments. ## Description We are looking for a Platform Hardware Engineer to help develop next-generation accelerator platforms based on Openchip silicon for AI, Machine Learning (ML) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications. In this multidisciplinary role, you will contribute to the development of complex hardware platforms from concept through production, working across board design, manufacturing, bring-up, validation and system integration. You will collaborate closely with silicon, firmware, software, power, mechanical, thermal and manufacturing teams, as well as external suppliers and technology partners, to deliver reliable, high-performance products. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on hardware development with cross-functional collaboration to solve challenging technical problems., * Support the development of accelerator boards and platform hardware throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production. * Contribute to hardware architecture, schematic reviews, design integration and technical trade-off analysis. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful hardware implementation and system integration. * Review schematics, PCB layouts, manufacturing documentation and engineering changes. * Support component selection, qualification, lifecycle management and supply chain readiness. * Drive hardware bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis and board validation activities. * Develop and execute functional, electrical and system-level validation plans. * Investigate and resolve hardware, firmware, manufacturing and system integration issues. * Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT) and broader Design for Excellence (DFX) activities. * Work with manufacturing partners, suppliers and technology vendors throughout product development. * Support EMC, safety and regulatory compliance activities. * Contribute to technical planning, project execution, risk assessment and engineering ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [JavaScript? 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