Hardware Engineer Jobs in Mountain View, CA
Hardware Engineer jobs in Mountain View are concentrated in the North Bayshore and Middlefield Road corridors, across semiconductors, consumer electronics, and robotics, with steady openings from entry level to principal. Employers hiring right now include Google, Kodiak, and Waymo. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
In this role you will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing reliability tests to verify product performance, durability, and compliance with standards. You will enable our products to meet or exceed reliability requirements throughout their lifecycle by developing robust test protocols, analyzing failures, and working with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in design and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliability test plans based on product requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations.
- Execute reliability qualification testing for our highly integrated photonics-based AI platform and our photonics chiplet communication fabric products.
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential reliability risks in device design and manufacturing.
- Perform detailed root cause analysis of device failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve reliability issues, refine product designs, and improve process robustness.
- Establish internal reliability guidelines and standards to meet customer requirements and industry benchmarks.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools to model reliability performance and predict device lifetimes under field conditions.
- Prepare and present detailed technical reports, including reliability test plans, results, and risk assessments, to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar field
- 5+ years of industry experience working as a Reliability Engineer within the semiconductor and/or photonics industry.
- Understanding of device and package reliability testing methodologies, including HTOL, HAST, TDDB, HTHH, TC etc.
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, TEM, FIB, and EMMI etc.
- Knowledge of device physics, reliability and failure mechanism in Serdes/digital/mixed signal IC's.
- Good understanding of packaging failure mechanisms and risks on TSV, solder joints, warpage, metal migrations etc.
- Familiarity with reliability modeling tools and statistical analysis (e.g., Weibull analysis, Minitab, JMP).
Preferred Qualification:
- Preferably experienced in semiconductor or photonics device/module testing.
- Experience with advanced packaging technologies such as flip-chip, wafer-level packaging, or 3D integration.
- Good statistical data analysis skills to analyze pre vs post reliability data.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex reliability concepts to diverse audiences.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar field , working as a Reliability Engineer for at least 1 year
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
In this role you will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing reliability tests to verify product performance, durability, and compliance with standards. You will enable our products to meet or exceed reliability requirements throughout their lifecycle by developing robust test protocols, analyzing failures, and working with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in design and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliability test plans based on product requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations.
- Execute reliability qualification testing for our highly integrated photonics-based AI platform and our photonics chiplet communication fabric products.
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential reliability risks in device design and manufacturing.
- Perform detailed root cause analysis of device failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve reliability issues, refine product designs, and improve process robustness.
- Establish internal reliability guidelines and standards to meet customer requirements and industry benchmarks.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools to model reliability performance and predict device lifetimes under field conditions.
- Prepare and present detailed technical reports, including reliability test plans, results, and risk assessments, to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar field
- 5+ years of industry experience working as a Reliability Engineer within the semiconductor and/or photonics industry.
- Understanding of device and package reliability testing methodologies, including HTOL, HAST, TDDB, HTHH, TC etc.
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, TEM, FIB, and EMMI etc.
- Knowledge of device physics, reliability and failure mechanism in Serdes/digital/mixed signal IC's.
- Good understanding of packaging failure mechanisms and risks on TSV, solder joints, warpage, metal migrations etc.
- Familiarity with reliability modeling tools and statistical analysis (e.g., Weibull analysis, Minitab, JMP).
Preferred Qualification:
- Preferably experienced in semiconductor or photonics device/module testing.
- Experience with advanced packaging technologies such as flip-chip, wafer-level packaging, or 3D integration.
- Good statistical data analysis skills to analyze pre vs post reliability data.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex reliability concepts to diverse audiences.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar field , working as a Reliability Engineer for at least 1 year
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Waymo122
- Google121
- Kodiak91
- Gatik AI30
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- Technology & Software91
- Automotive30
- Science & Research30
- Electronics & Hardware30
- Banking & Financial Services30
Hardware Engineer Jobs in Mountain View: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hardware engineer job in Mountain View?
Focus your search on semiconductor companies, consumer electronics firms, and autonomous systems teams clustered in North Bayshore and along Castro Street's tech corridor. Hands-on experience with PCB design, FPGA development, or mixed-signal circuits stands out with Mountain View employers. A portfolio showing tape-out or bring-up work gives you a concrete edge over candidates with comparable credentials but no shipped hardware.
Which companies hire hardware engineers in Mountain View?
Mountain View hardware engineer roles are posted by Google, Kodiak, and Waymo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local employer mix runs from large consumer electronics and internet infrastructure companies to smaller chip design startups and robotics ventures, giving candidates a wide range of team sizes and product types to choose from.
Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Mountain View?
Yes, though remote work is limited for hardware engineers because lab access, prototype iteration, and bench testing require physical presence. About 88% of hardware engineer openings tied to Mountain View are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to cover system architecture, design review, and firmware development rather than hands-on bring-up work.
How can I get a hardware engineer job in Mountain View with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through hardware or electrical engineering internships at Mountain View consumer electronics or semiconductor companies, which frequently convert to full-time roles. Associate hardware engineer and hardware test engineer positions are common starting points locally. Completing a capstone project with real PCB fabrication or FPGA implementation, and connecting with teams at Mountain View robotics and IoT startups, strengthens a first application considerably.
Which industries hire the most hardware engineers in Mountain View?
The sectors hiring the most hardware engineers in Mountain View are Technology & Software, Automotive, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Mountain View's concentration of semiconductor IP firms, consumer device teams, and autonomous vehicle programs makes it one of the densest markets for hardware talent in the country.
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