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# Hardware Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Bolt
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000 - $250,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Data Centers, Linux, Ethernet, Firmware, InfiniBand, Networking Basics, PCI Express, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Signal Integrity, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_12b816bb736eda57c09b00f24f6adfbb

## About the Role

High-Speed Hardware Architecture:5+ years of experience defining or engineering high-performance PCIe-based add-in cards (AIC) or complex server systems. Deep understanding ofPCIe Gen 5.0 / 6.0electrical integrity, form factor constraints, and signal routing.

Memory & System Topology:Strong technical literacy in memory architectures (DDR5, LPDDR5X, or HBM) and an understanding of how large memory capacity scales performance in FP64 scientific simulations (e.g., electromagnetic wave simulations) and path tracing.

Embedded & Networking Fundamentals:Familiarity with embedded processors (RISC-V/ARM), Linux-based system architectures, and network fabrics (Ethernet/InfiniBand)operatingat 400Gbps+.

Product Leadership & Execution

Startup Agility with Enterprise Rigor:Proven track record of taking complex silicon or hardware products from post-tape-out validation into full production.

TCO Optimization:Strong business acumen with the ability to build data-driven Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, proving the cost and power benefits of Bolt's architecture against legacy, high-wattage hardware clusters.

Academic & Professional Background:BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related hardware field. An MBA is highly valued to successfully bridge complex engineering milestones with customer commercialization strategy., Direct experience working on high-performance compute accelerators, GPUs, or server motherboards designed forrenderfarms and HPC centers.Experience navigating the hardware ecosystem transition from x86/Arm host controllers to alternative open architectures likeRISC-V.Familiarity with the mechanical and thermal constraints of fitting high-density, multi-slot accelerator boards into standard data center rack infrastructure.

## Description

We are looking for a highly technical, execution-oriented Hardware Engineering Manager to own the product lifecycle and system-level deployment of our disruptiveZeus GPU platform. Moving past legacyarchitectures, Bolt Graphics is redefining high-performance computing, advanced physics simulation (FP64), and real-time path tracing with a ground-up RISC-V controlled architecture thatoperatesas a standalone computing system., Standalone Subsystem Readiness:Collaborate with firmware and platform teams to ensure the embedded RISC-V control processor seamlessly runs standalone Linux subsystems, including server management features like integrated BMC and IPMI.

Thermal & Power Efficiency:Manage system trade-offs for highly efficient power targets (ranging from 120W single-slot boards up to 500W multi-chip server environments), ensuringoptimalbalance between air-cooled density and deployment in legacy data center infrastructures.

Execution, NPI & Operations Collaboration

Silicon-to-System Execution:Drive cross-functional execution from recent chip tape-out through hardware validation, system-level NPI, and mass production.

Supply Chain & Partner Engagement:Partner with hardware engineering, board layout, signal integrity teams, and ODMs to source components,optimizeBill of Materials (BOM) costs, and ensure manufacturing resilience for complex high-speed PCBs.