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Hardware Designer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Hardware Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Collaborate with US and an international team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, software engineers and product managers to develop new products. * Own component ...

Hardware Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$95 - $280/hr

Collaborate with US and an international team of hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, software engineers and product managers to develop new products. * Own component ...

Network Hardware Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$144K - $204K/yr

Meta is seeking a Network Hardware Engineer to join the infrastructure team responsible for designing and scaling the physical network systems that power Meta's global data center fleet. In this role ...

Experience adapting hardware designs to existing climate control systems, ensuring temperature/humidity stability for avionics and motion platforms. Experience interfacing with the facility ...

Experience adapting hardware designs to existing climate control systems, ensuring temperature/humidity stability for avionics and motion platforms. Experience interfacing with the facility ...

Hardware Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$150.25 - $189/hr

Review hardware designs, including schematics, layouts, and block diagrams, to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks. * Validate design specifications and performance through rigorous ...

Head of Hardware

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

Develop and implement evaluations, benchmarks, and measurement frameworks to validate ML-generated hardware designs for accuracy, performance, and scalability. * Collaborate with ML Team: Partner ...

Meta is seeking a Network Hardware Engineer to join the infrastructure team responsible for designing and scaling the physical network systems that power Meta's global data center fleet. In this role ...

Our designs have been contributed to the Open Compute Project. Hardware Engineer, Power Responsibilities: * Define and design rack-level power systems to enable the integration of a variety of IT ...

Hardware Engineer, Power

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$173K - $245K/yr

Meta's mission is backed by a massive hardware infrastructure. Our computational challenges are big ... Our team is responsible for designing rack power solutions covering in-rack AC/DC and DC/DC, to ...

Hardware Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

Review hardware designs, including schematics, layouts, and block diagrams, to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks. * Validate design specifications and performance through rigorous ...

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How much do hardware designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardware designer in California is $64,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,900.00 and $83,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do you become a hardware designer?

To become a hardware designer, typically a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field is required. Gaining experience with circuit design, hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog, and proficiency with CAD tools are essential; certifications and internships can also enhance job prospects.

What do hardware designers do?

Hardware designers develop and create electronic circuit boards, integrated circuits, and other hardware components used in electronic devices. They use tools like CAD software to design schematics, perform simulations, and ensure the hardware meets technical specifications and safety standards. Their work often involves collaboration with engineers and requires knowledge of electronics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Infographic showing various Hardware Designer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,587 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Staff/Principal Hardware System Design Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc

San Jose, CA • On-site

$120 - $150/hr

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Job description

Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on hardware systems leader to architect SSD tester equipment platforms. This role focuses on tester hardware architecture and platform‑level electrical design, integrating host compute, PCIe interfaces, high‑speed interconnects, DUT interface hardware, power delivery, sideband control, firmware/software interfaces, and manufacturing needs into a complete test system.

Responsibilities
  • Define tester system architecture, requirements, performance models, interfaces, and specifications.
  • Own platform architecture across host compute, PCIe topology, high‑speed interconnects, DUT interface hardware, power delivery, and rack/module integration.
  • Partner with customers and internal teams to shape tester strategy, requirements, and roadmaps.
  • Drive hardware designs from concept through delivery supporting component selection, schematic entry/review, high‑speed implementation, lab bring‑up, system integration, and verification.
  • Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, secure tester systems with quality, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Modernize existing systems to improve performance, efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Mentor engineers and represent the team in partner and stakeholder technical discussions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering or system‑level hardware design.
  • Experience with computer architecture, system interfaces, digital/analog hardware, power delivery, and system‑level integration.
  • Hands‑on experience with PCB schematic design/review, BOM development, component selection, board‑level tradeoffs, and high‑speed hardware considerations including SI/PI, thermal constraints, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Familiarity with lab debug equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and protocol analyzers.
  • Strong multi‑functional interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with PCIe, NVMe, Ethernet, or other high‑speed interfaces.
  • Experience designing computer systems or hardware platforms such as motherboards, SSD validation test benches, or related system‑level hardware.
  • Familiarity with SSD validation, qualification, or production/manufacturing test workflows.
  • Experience leading technical work or guiding engineering decisions.
  • Experience using Linux‑based systems.
  • Understanding of industry standards such as JEDEC or PCI‑SIG.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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