Platform Hardware Design Engineer

Intel is hiring a Platform Hardware Design Engineer. It pays $164k-$232k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Pcb Layout, hardware design and circuit design among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Drive end-to-end development of platform hardware from circuit design and schematic capture to board bring-up and debugging.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

Position Overview

As a Platform Hardware Design Engineer, you will drive the end-to-end development of platform hardware, translating high-level system requirements into detailed circuit and component-level specifications. You will oversee the complete design lifecycle—from schematic capture and PCB layout to board bring-up, debugging, and customer delivery—ensuring high performance, compatibility, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of platform hardware and translate platform-level requirements to circuit and component-level specifications.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, PCB, or integrated circuitry for hardware platforms, electrical engineering applications, and equipment.
• Conduct logical design of printed circuit boards through component definition and schematic capture, define component placement and circuit trace routing rules, and oversee board layout from feasibility studies to board tapeout while meeting multidisciplinary platform-level requirements.
• Consider BOM cost and availability data versus design tradeoffs at the board and system levels.
• Apply design expertise to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and software compatibility.
• Incorporate feedback from other functions (including verification, validation, manufacturing, and customer) to improve development methods.
• Perform design research and verification, development, testing, and utilization of firmware, hardware, components, mechanisms, materials, thermal solutions, circuitry processes, packaging, and chassis for platform hardware.
• Collaborate with architects, other platform hardware design engineers, hardware verification engineers, technical project managers, and technicians to plan and lead platform hardware power-on and debug activities.
• Resolve system development and bring up issues to deliver high-quality boards and platforms for customers.

What We're Looking For

You should demonstrate the following professional traits to be successful:
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills to work effectively and cohesively in cross-functional team environments.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate technical alignments and resolve platform issues.
• Strong multitasking capabilities to efficiently manage system bring-up activities alongside development tasks.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 7+ years of hands-on experience, OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience, OR PhD in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience.

Your years of experience must be in:
• PCB design and layout processes, including component specification and routing rules
• Hardware debugging, electrical interface design, and mixed-signal/analog fundamentals
• Analyzing design trade-offs at the platform level and optimizing system compatibility
• CMOS technologies, digital and analog board design, and power-on fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum requirements, experience is preferred in:
• Board assembly manufacturing flow and power analysis techniques
• Resolving system bring-up issues and leading technical development activities
• Producing technical documentation and contributing to platform validation strategies

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry-relevant job experience, internship experiences, and/or schoolwork, classes, or research.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-232,190.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

Platform Hardware Design Engineer at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Platform Hardware Design Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $164k-$232k a year.
The role is based in US, Oregon, Hillsboro.
The job was posted on September 17, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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