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Senior HPC Platform Hardware Engineer

LambdaSan Jose Office (Zanker)Data Center Business
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Salary
$255K - $340K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
28 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Lambda is seeking a Senior HPC Platform Hardware Engineer to join the Data Center Business team in San Jose, operating on a hybrid schedule with work from home on Tuesdays. This role suits an experienced hardware professional who wants to design and scale physical infrastructure for massive AI factories.

Role Overview

The hardware engineering division at Lambda builds and scales the physical infrastructure supporting the Superintelligence Cloud. Responsibilities encompass the complete lifecycle of hardware, including roadmap development, proof-of-concept for advanced platforms, new product introduction, and fleet maintenance. The position operates within a hybrid setup requiring physical presence in the San Jose office four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the hands-on technical lead for integrating OEM and white-label HPC systems, storage, general compute, and networking hardware into reference architectures.
Manage the entire new product introduction lifecycle, handling system bring-up, documentation, vendor collaboration, production readiness, and risk mitigation.
Debug, identify, and resolve cross-domain hardware issues during the introduction phase and support critical fleet resolutions.
Translate platform blueprints into concrete configurations alongside HPC architects.
Partner with the supply chain division for new vendor evaluations and quarterly business reviews.
Collaborate with project management to de-risk execution and ensure production timelines are met.
Work alongside quality and fleet reliability teams to enhance product quality at scale.
Coordinate cross-functionally with deployment, operations, and datacenter engineering teams for on-time delivery.
Evaluate, prototype, and enable new hardware in laboratory settings.
Review bill of materials for component compatibility and platform alignment.

Requirements

Five years of technical lead experience in hardware new product introduction and deployment for cloud, data center, or HPC infrastructure.
Deep practical knowledge in one or more hardware platforms such as AI/ML, general compute, storage, or network switches.
Broad domain expertise across electrical, thermal, mechanical, power, signal integrity, safety, compliance, reliability, or manufacturing.
Comfort working hands-on in a lab environment for hardware bring-up.
Experience triaging and root-causing hardware problems during product introduction and fleet operations.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management systems and bill of materials structures.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving abilities in ambiguous situations.

Nice to Have

Ten or more years of technical lead experience on hardware deployment for cloud or HPC infrastructure.
Experience supporting accelerated compute hardware and AI/ML infrastructure from major vendors.
Background in rack-scale server development and advanced liquid cooling architectures.
Exposure to network configuration, BMC/BIOS, fleet observability, and automation workflows.
Experience in systems validation, benchmarking, and performance tuning.
Ability to interpret platform blueprints and select or adapt OEM solutions.
Previous contributions to reference designs or large infrastructure blueprints.
Experience driving vendor-led product development cycles and roadmap feedback.

Skills and Tools

Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI)
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems
Bill of Materials (BOM) and PLM Systems
Lab Bring-Up and Debugging
Cross-functional Technical Leadership

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $255,000 and $340,000 in USD
Generous cash and equity compensation packages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for eligible roles
401(k) plan with a 2% company match for US staff
Flexible paid time off policy

About the Company

Founded in 2012, Lambda operates with a growing team of over 500 employees and backing from notable investors and industry leaders. The organization publishes research at top machine learning and graphics conferences and maintains publicly available corporate values.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Lambda careers website.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work schedule for this role?

The position is based in the San Jose office with a hybrid schedule requiring presence four days a week. Lambda's designated work from home day is Tuesday.

What is the salary range for the Senior HPC Platform Hardware Engineer?

The annual salary range is $255,000 to $340,000 USD, with exact placement depending on qualifications and market data.

How many years of experience are required?

The base requirement is 5 years of technical lead experience on hardware new product introduction and deployment for cloud, data center, or HPC infrastructure products. A nice-to-have tier requests 10+ years.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include cash and equity compensation, health, dental, and vision coverage, wellness and commuter stipends for select roles, a 401(k) plan with a 2% company match, and flexible paid time off.

How do I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by visiting the official Lambda careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Lambda careers page.

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