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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Hardware Engineer (Teradyne, San Jose, CA) - **Company:** Teradyne Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $141,400.0 - $226,200.0 - **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, Safety Critical Systems - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.teradyne.com/talentcommunity/apply/1397007100/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, or relevant field * 8+ years of experience in hardware, board design, and architecture with demonstrated ownership of complex systems from concept through production * Design lead for 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 understanding of high-speed PCB design techniques including signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) in multi-board systems * Ability to lead complex, cross-functional design efforts to deliver innovative hardware solutions * Experience leading technical innovation for development of future products * Strong communications skills and the ability to work with geographically dispersed multifunctional teams * Proven ability to mentor, guide, and influence internal engineering teams * Experience acting as a technical leader to senior leadership, customers, partners and suppliers on complex technical issues and applications * Strong analytical and presentation skills and collaborative approach to problem solving * Works independently and sets their own direction; can identify and propose solutions to design and technology challenges ## 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 * Influence 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 technical leadership and mentorship to peers and junior engineers * Ensure robust product quality through high-speed design practices and strong understanding of signal integrity and power integrity concepts * Influence hardware architecture and technologies aligned to customer needs * Act as a technical escalation point to solve complex design and customer issues and perform root cause analysis for mission critical applications * Develop scalable, high-quality production hardware solutions through collaborative processes * Be a technical expert to senior leaders/management, customers, and partners All About You We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. 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