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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** NetApp, Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,900 - $180,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** X86 Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, PCI Express, Computer Equipment, Nvme
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.netapp.com/talentcommunity/apply/1449927600/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* 6+ years of relevent experience in a Hardware Engineering role or similar
 * Strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, design engineering, reliability, prototyping and failure analysis.
 * Apply knowledge and experience to architect, specify, design, test, productize, and support hardware modules and complex computer platforms.
 * Ability to lead mid-level hardware development projects from start to finish and work collaboratively within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and high-quality standards.
 * Development experience and familiarity with computer hardware, embedded systems, x86 and embedded processor chipsets, and programmable devices. Experience with PCIe, NVMe, DDR5, FPGA design, Ethernet, and server system design is a plus.
 * Evaluation and specification of design and validation requirements, driving execution across multiple internal and external engineering teams, and debugging complex system issues.
 * Work collaboratively with other development engineers, commodity teams, QA teams, manufacturing teams, field support, and external development partners.
 * Hardware design and development including digital design and PCB design practices. Collaborating with suppliers and ODM partners is essential., Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred, with 8+ years of relevant hardware design and development experience.

## Description

As a member of the platform hardware development team, the engineer will participate in and lead the development, validation, and support of hardware platforms throughout the production lifecycle. The engineer will apply their knowledge and experience to architect, specify, design, test, productize, and support hardware modules and computer platforms.

The position's responsibilities include evaluation and specification of design and validation requirements, driving execution across multiple internal and external engineering teams, and debugging complex system issues. The candidate for this position will work collaboratively with other development engineers, commodity teams, QA teams, manufacturing teams, field support, and external development partners.