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Dell, Inc.

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

Hopkinton, MA · On-site

$176K - $242K/yr

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning ... Define system architecture across racks, thermal, cabling, and platform stack-ups * Collaborate ...

Dell, Inc.

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

Hopkinton, MA

$137K - $190K/yr

Senior Principal Hardware Engineer The reputation of Dell Technologies for delivering award-winning ... Define system architecture across racks, thermal, cabling, and platform stack-ups * Collaborate ...

Avidyne

Chief Hardware Architect

Melbourne, FL · On-site

WHAT YOU'LL OWN As Chief Hardware Architect, you are Avidyne's expert on resolving the most ... Principal and Senior engineers across the broader organization, raising the technical bar ...

Avidyne

Chief Hardware Architect

Melbourne, FL

WHAT YOU'LL OWN As Chief Hardware Architect, you are Avidyne's expert on resolving the most ... Principal and Senior engineers across the broader organization, raising the technical bar ...

Avidyne

Chief Hardware Architect

Melbourne, FL · On-site

WHAT YOU'LL OWN As Chief Hardware Architect, you are Avidyne's expert on resolving the most ... Principal and Senior engineers across the broader organization, raising the technical bar ...

Mercury Systems

Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer

Hudson, NH · Hybrid

$111K - $149K/yr

Mercury Systems is offering a Senior Principal Hardware Electrical Engineer a fulfilling career ... Engineers here directly influence architecture, design decisions and system-level tradeoffs across ...

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How much do senior principal hardware architect jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior principal hardware architect in the United States is $167,317.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,000.00 and $186,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Principal Hardware Architect vs Hardware Design Engineer?

AspectSenior Principal Hardware ArchitectHardware Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience, certifications like PMP or IEEE membershipsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-team collaboration, high-level design decisionsHands-on circuit design, testing, and implementation
Industry UsageUsed in senior technical leadership roles across tech, aerospace, and automotive industriesCommon in product development teams for hardware components

The Senior Principal Hardware Architect focuses on high-level hardware system design and strategic planning, often leading teams and making critical decisions. In contrast, a Hardware Design Engineer is more involved in the detailed design, testing, and implementation of hardware components. Both roles require strong technical skills, but they differ in scope and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Senior Principal Hardware Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $167,317 per year, or $80.4 per hour.

Principal Hardware Architect (San Jose)

Piper Companies

San Jose, CA • On-site

$210K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Principal Hardware Architect around San Jose, CA to join a cutting‑edge organization developing advanced networking hardware purpose‑built for AI data centers. Principal Hardware Architect will need to sit onsite 5 days a week near the San Jose CA area. The Hardware Systems Architect role is ideal for a senior electrical engineering leader with deep expertise in high‑speed, high‑power board design who can guide complex hardware platforms used to bring up and validate next‑generation custom ASICs.

Responsibilities of the Principal Hardware Architect:
  • Lead the architecture and design of complex test and validation boards supporting custom ASIC bring‑up and evaluation.
  • Own the full board development lifecycle, from schematic capture through layout oversight, manufacturing, and initial bring‑up.
  • Provide technical leadership on signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal design for extremely high‑speed, high‑power systems.
  • Collaborate closely with ASIC design teams to understand silicon internals, define test strategies, and validate functionality.
  • Partner with mechanical engineering and test teams during board bring‑up, debug, and system‑level validation.
Qualifications of the Principal Hardware Architect:
  • 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with deep expertise in high‑speed, high‑power PCB design.
  • Proven experience owning end‑to‑end board development, including manufacturing support and hands‑on bring‑up.
  • Strong background in signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and thermal considerations for dense, high‑performance systems.
  • Hands‑on experience with board testing and validation in collaboration with mechanical and cross‑functional engineering teams.
  • Background in telecom or networking hardware, ideally Ethernet switching or ASIC‑adjacent systems.
Compensation for the Principal Hardware Architect:
  • Salary range: $210,000-$260,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 07/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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