Staff Hardware Project Engineer
Job description
About the role
The role involves planning and executing technical oversight of deliverables while coordinating with multiple development teams and ODM partners in Austin, Texas. The hire will own the integrated project schedules, risks, and execution plans to align product delivery across the program. They will guide hardware, mechanical, electrical, firmware, BIOS/BMC, signal integrity, thermal, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams through technical topics. The position requires surfacing technical risks early so mitigation strategies reduce potential program impact on schedule and quality. They will support program reviews with focused status reporting and evidence-based data to maintain momentum. The role involves clearing blockers across engineering organizations to ensure project delivery stays on track. Success in this position requires a strong hardware background to execute effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Key facts
What you'll do
Integrated project schedules, risks, and execution plans are shaped to align product delivery.
Hardware, mechanical, electrical, firmware, BIOS/BMC, signal integrity, thermal, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams collaborate on technical topics.
Development engineering deliverables are guided through each product lifecycle phase to protect schedule and quality.
Technical risks are surfaced early so mitigation strategies reduce potential program impact.
Program reviews are supported with focused status reporting and evidence-based data.
Blockers are cleared across engineering organizations so project momentum is sustained.
Requirements
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
7+ years of Project Engineering experience or equivalent level is mandatory.
Understanding of digital and mixed-signal electronic systems must be shown.
Experience working with ODMs, contract manufacturers, or external engineering partners is required.
A strong hardware background is necessary for effective execution.
Technical documentation and communication skills must be clear and precise.
International and domestic travel as needed is required.
Nice to have
Server, networking, embedded, AI/ML hardware, or datacenter platform experience is preferred.
Background supporting NPI and manufacturing ramp activities is valued.
Familiarity with schematic review and PCB design fundamentals is beneficial.
Practical notes
This role requires international and domestic travel as needed and involves coordination with ODM partners.
The position works across multiple engineering disciplines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Typical interview steps
Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.
Good to know
Hardware project engineers guide system level integration across teams.
Digital and mixed-signal electronics form the foundation of modern computing platforms.
Project engineers balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to resolve issues.
Cross-functional collaboration enables alignment between design, manufacturing, and operations.
Clear technical documentation supports data-driven decisions and program reviews.
Career growth
Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.