Sr. Principal Hardware Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sunnyvale, CA · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
We are seeking a Senior Principal Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation networking hardware. Drive high-performance, high-density circuit boards and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Ideal for experienced engineers with deep expertise in high-speed, high-power, and FPGA-based hardware design.