> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1975860-technologist-hardware-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1975860-technologist-hardware-architect). 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).

---

# Technologist, Hardware Architect

- **Company:** SanDisk
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Systems Integration, Application Specific Integrated Circuits
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/technologist-hardware-architect-milpitas-ca-usa-58829258

## About the Role

_ hardware development from concept to manufacturing release * Review and approve architectures, schematics, layouts, simulations, validation plans, and qualification strategies * Ensure robust engineering methods and design practices for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, power, and control systems * Provide architectural oversight for high-speed digital, SI, PI, power delivery, thermal management, and system integration * Lead root-cause analyses for design and manufacturing issues and support hardware bring-up and validation * Collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams * Guide suppliers and external partners and establish hardware design standards and processes * Mentor engineers and promote continuous improvement in hardware development methodologies Tasks * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience * 15+ years of hardware design and development experience * 5+ years leading aaaaa
and architecture and technical development of complex electronic systems * Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and driving architecture decisions * Expertise in high-speed digital design and architecture Key requirements * medical/dental/vision insurance * life, accident and disability insurance * 401(k) with company contributions * tuition reimbursement * paid vacation and sick leave * employee assistance program (EAP)

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the architecture and development of next-generation high-performance tester platforms. You will act as the technical authority for hardware design across multiple programs, guiding system-level decisions and tradeoffs. You'll collaborate with Firmware, FPGA, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, and Program Management to deliver scalable, reliable hardware. This position offers the chance to shape advanced digital, mixed-signal, and power architectures at scale. Join a mission-driven, innovation-forward team. Compensation / Benefits * Serve as the hardware architecture authority and lead executive design reviews * Define system-level architectures and requirements for tester platforms and infrastructure * Drive tradeoffs balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule * Lead architecture and design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies * Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies * Lead hardware development from concept to manufacturing release * Review and approve architectures, schematics, layouts, simulations, validation plans, and qualification strategies * Ensure robust engineering methods and design practices for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, power, and control systems * Provide architectural oversight for high-speed digital, SI, PI, power delivery, thermal management, and system integration * Lead root-cause analyses for design and manufacturing issues and support hardware bring-up and validation * Collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams * Guide suppliers and external partners and establish hardware design standards and processes * Mentor engineers and promote continuous improvement in hardware development methodologies Tasks * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience * 15+ years of hardware design and development experience * 5+ years leading hardware architecture and technical development of complex electronic systems * Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and driving architecture decisions * Expertise in high-speed digital design and architecture Key requirements * medical/dental/vision insurance * life, accident and disability insurance * 401(k) with company contributions * tuition reimbursement * paid vacation and sick leave * employee assistance program (EAP)


## Related Videos

- [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips)
- [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine)
- [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges)
- [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right)
- [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)
- [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)

## Related Articles

- [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)
- [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)
- [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data)
- [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries)