> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3932778-senior-hardware-engineer-board-system-design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3932778-senior-hardware-engineer-board-system-design). 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). --- # Senior Hardware Engineer (Board/System Design) - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,600.0 - $238,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Google Docs, Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, CPU Design, Microsoft Office, OrCAD, PCI Express, Productivity Software, Rapid Prototyping Process, Release Management, Broadcom, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Switches, Serial Peripheral Interface, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Palo Alto Networks, Pcb Layout, Power over Ethernet - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466809461&tx=KP1515FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Excellent ability to drive tasks proactively, independently and escalate and communicate issues and needs clearly to the cross-functional team * Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment * Demonstrated success at full product life-cycle ownership from concept to production release * Experience with embedded CPU design, especially x86 and ARM. * Experience with Marvell and Broadcom's Multi-gig Ethernet switches and PHYs. * Experience with high speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR4/5, LPDDR4/5, USB3.x, SGMII, QSGMII, OUSGMII and low speed interfaces like SPI, I2C and UART. * Experience with OrCad schematic capture and Allegro PCB layout tools * Experience working with lab equipments like multi-channel multi-gig oscilloscopes for hands-on prototyping, design, debug and power analysis * Need excellent debugging skills and familiar with protocol analyzers for SPI, I2C and other standard interfaces. * Support at the factory when needed for engineering builds and production * Familiar with signal integrity aspects of high speed interfaces * Familiar with regulatory EMC standards and support any EMC related issues at the external labs. Desired Skills * Networking product design * Design for low-cost * OT, Ruggedized, IP-rated product design * Design for integrated radio (5G and/or WiFi) * Power over Ethernet (PoE) PSE design * Familiar with industry certifications like IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 * Use of AI for hardware development is a plus * Strong leadership/communication/interpersonal skills, Your Experience * BS EE or CE; MSEE desired * Minimum of 8 years experience in hardware development * Multiple successful product design cycles from architecture to production required * Hands-on experience in the design, bring up and debug of PCBAs for hardware products launched to customers * Experience managing simultaneous projects from start to finish * Experience prototyping, reworking, troubleshooting board & component level issues to resolution * Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools * Experience using productivity apps such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs * Experience working with factories and internal teams to support builds for production ## Description As a key contributor in the Platform Hardware development team, you will be responsible for the complete design cycle of Palo Alto Networks hardware including: specification; component selection; schematic entry; layout oversight; prototype bring-up, debug, and validation testing. The Hardware Engineering team is an interdisciplinary team including: mechanical engineering, signal integrity, PCB layout, and compliance. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with product management, software, operations and quality assurance.