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Hardware Engineer

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Compensation
$148–180K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Hardware Engineer will help develop, validate, and support hardware platforms throughout the production lifecycle. The role involves architecting, specifying, designing, testing, and productizing hardware modules and computer platforms, while coordinating across engineering and partner teams and debugging complex system issues. NetApp describes a hybrid working environment, with in-office or in-person expectations varying by role.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Architecture, requiredDesign Engineering, requiredReliability, requiredPrototyping, requiredFailure Analysis, requiredHardware Development, requiredComputer Hardware, requiredEmbedded Systems, requiredX86, requiredEmbedded Processor Chipsets, requiredProgrammable Devices, requiredPCIe, nice to haveNVMe, nice to haveDDR5, nice to haveFPGA Design, nice to haveEthernet, nice to haveServer System Design, nice to haveHardware Design, requiredDigital Design, requiredPCB Design, requiredProject Leadership, requiredCollaboration, requiredSupplier Collaboration, required

Qualifications

6+ Years Hardware Engineering Experience, requiredBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Related Field, nice to have8+ Years Hardware Design and Development Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred, with 8+ years of relevant hardware design and development experience.

The target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 180,000 USD The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

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We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

Submitting an Application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,908 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$148–180K/yr
  • California median$145–215K/yr955 salary ranges
  • US median$133–204K/yr2,212 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $164K, is 9% below the California median midpoint ($180K) — in the middle half of Hardware Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,230 open Hardware Engineer jobs in California and 2,908 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,452 postings).
Education
1,574 of the 2,908 open Hardware Engineer jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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