Component Engineer - Technical Lead
Company: SCOPE Recruiting
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid –
3 days onsite/week required) Industry: Networking / High-Speed
Hardware / Semiconductor Supply Chain Employment Type: Full-time
\u007C Individual Contributor \u007C U.S. Based Only Compensation:
Base Salary Range: $168,800 – $241,200 Bonus Eligible Equity
(RSUs): May be offered based on fit Benefits: Full medical, dental,
vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more Overview: A global
technology leader is seeking a Component Engineering Technical Lead
to join its high-impact hardware quality and supply chain group.
This role will drive the selection, qualification, and failure
analysis of high-speed digital components , including PHYs, FPGAs,
CPUs, SoCs, and Retimers. The individual will work
cross-functionally with hardware engineering, quality, NPI, and
global suppliers to ensure component integrity, supply continuity,
and long-term reliability across next-generation networking and
compute platforms. This is a high-visibility, hybrid position based
in San Jose, CA , requiring strong technical ownership, supplier
management capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex issues
from lab to leadership. Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end
component qualification and selection processes for high-speed
digital ICs Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis
(FA) of component-level issues across silicon, system, and assembly
layers Collaborate closely with internal design, sourcing,
reliability, and NPI teams to ensure alignment across the hardware
lifecycle Influence vendor technology roadmaps , drive availability
of next-gen components, and evaluate early silicon readiness Define
and validate design margin requirements for SERDES-based
architectures and interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, Fibre
Channel) Develop structured documentation for component
evaluations, FA reports, and corrective actions Required
Experience: 8–15 years of experience in component engineering ,
hardware design , or field applications engineering within the
networking, semiconductor, or compute industries Deep technical
exposure to PHYs, Retimers, FPGAs, CPUs, or SoCs and their
integration into system designs Hands-on familiarity with FA
methodologies including 8D, RCA , and electrical/mechanical debug
tools Demonstrated success working with external suppliers and
internal engineering stakeholders to resolve component issues
Strong communication skills — must be able to articulate findings
and technical trade-offs to both engineers and senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications: Experience at a networking OEM or
semiconductor vendor Understanding of HTOL , ELFR , LU , ESD , and
other reliability screening methodologies Familiarity with signal
integrity concepts, eye diagrams, and system-level performance
trade-offs Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related
field preferred Additional Requirements: Must be based in or
willing to relocate to the San Jose, CA area Hybrid schedule:
minimum 3 days/week onsite Must be legally authorized to work in
the U.S. Candidates who have applied to this client within the last
6 months will not be considered Minimal travel required ( We may
use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the
hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes,
or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but
do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are
ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about
how your data is processed, please contact us.
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