Posted on:July 9, 2026

Senior or Staff Hardware Design Engineer at PowerLattice

PowerLattice is hiring a Senior or Staff Hardware Design Engineer in Chandler, AZ, US. On-site. Pay: USD 150k-200k/yr.

About PowerLattice

PowerLattice is a semiconductor startup developing power delivery chiplets for AI accelerators and GPUs. Its solution moves voltage regulation into the processor package to reduce power loss and heat dissipation, aiming to support higher-power AI chips. The company describes its technology as the industry's first power delivery chiplet and says it is backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firms.

Senior or Staff Hardware Design Engineer job description

About Us

Powerlattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by well-known large Silicon Valley VCs. The company is working on the industry’s groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips get powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior or Staff Hardware Design Engineer for developing hardware system for Powerlattice’s internal usages and collaborating Powerlattice’s customers on AI/Datacenter motherboard design to enable the adoption Powerlattice’s power chiplets. This individual is responsible for end-end hardware lifecycle, from initial schematic entry to complex PCB design and system bring-up. The ideal candidate combines deep system design expertise with strong cross-functional leadership skills and a proven record of delivering complex hardware systems for data center or enterprise markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and drive overall hardware system architecture and top-level specifications.

  • Lead hardware system design and system integration.

  • Perform high-level feasibility analysis and risk assessment.

  • Review and approve hardware designs to ensure architectural alignment.

  • Drive system bring-up strategy and debug execution.

  • Perform hardware system design.

  • Conduct schematic design, simulation, analysis, and optimization to meet performance targets.

  • Provide PCB layout guidance and collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers to ensure design intent is met.

  • Collaborate with PI/SI engineer to ensure the proper PDN performance.

  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to design documentation.

  • Participate in silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging.

  • Follow best practices for hardware system design, verification, and signoff.

Qualifications

This role is onsite based in Chandler, AZ

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related fields.

  • 5+ years of hands-on hardware system design experience.

  • Proven experience as a technical lead or system lead.

  • Experience in working with supply chain vendors.

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in server motherboard design.

  • Familiarity with power delivery design and component choice for high performance server system.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated annual base salary for Member of Technical Staff: $150,000 - $200,000

  • Stock option grant and benefits package

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

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