Senior Hardware Engineer

Company: Cornelis Networks, Inc.
Location: Wayne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions. We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Cornelis Networks is hiring talented Senior Hardware Engineers with extensive experience in system and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) development and design. This role involves all aspects of electronic design, from conception through end-of-life, for the next-generation Cornelis Networks fabric platforms. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering, mechanical engineering, and marketing to develop Platform level architectures and board level design requirements, schedules, and cost targets Develop system/board architectures to implement the products Evaluate and select components to support the design goals Develop the necessary engineering documentation to support the designs Develop the design files (schematic entry, FPGA code, source code, etc.) to implement the designs Support the layout of the designs Support software engineering to integrate the software Support the system test department on product qualification Support compliance and regulatory testing Work with the mechanical, software, system test, and manufacturing departments to assist in moving the product into production Minimum Qualifications: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering 5-10 years of experience with Platform/test card specification, design, debug and bring up in lab Demonstrated strength in digital board design, basic signal integrity, board layout tools, and schematic capture tools (Cadence, ORCAD, Mentor Graphics) Demonstrated strength with system level debug and determining root cause of technical issues Demonstrated strength with lab equipment including, but not limited to: DMM, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cadence Concept schematic tools and Allegro Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools Experience with board power distribution Experience with FPGAs, programmable logic devices (PLD), and Verilog Experience with programming languages such as: C, Python, Visual Basic, Perl, TCL, RTL, and others. Experience with Signal integrity simulation tools Experience with Power integrity tools Familiarity with timing analysis and functional simulation Completion of several board and system development projects Location : This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located in Pennsylvania We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry. At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives. In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave. Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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