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Etched · San Jose, CA · posted 238 days ago
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 10/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Employer | Etched |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, California |
| Field | Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering |
| Level | not stated |
| Source category | Platform, Platform |
| Posted | 2026-03-17 (238 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
About Etched
Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
Key Responsibilities
Lead schematic design of the mezzanine card and base board for Etched’s accelerator systems
Work with Signal Integrity, PCB, and Mechanical Engineering to solve system level design problems
Collaborate with ODMs/OEMs on system requirements, including bringup and validation plans
Understand datacenter customer requirements and ensure our servers meet them
Bring up of system base board and mezzanine card
Create and manage PCBA documentation including BOMs and special assembly processes
Define test plans and test equipment for bring-up and manufacturing
You may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications)
5-10 years of experience in complex server/switch system design and development
Extensive experience on 100G Ethernet, PCIe Gen5, I2C, SPI, UART interfaces
Familiar with modern AI/datacenter system architecture
Proven track record of designing systems alongside silicon
Deep understanding of datacenter needs, especially with respect to high power (>10 kW) AI servers
Passionate about modern AIs like ChatGPT, and willing to learn about them on the job
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2,500 per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
Compensation Range
$150,000 - $275,000
How we’re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system. Our addressable market is the entirety of inference, unlike many of our competitors.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both and work across disciplines as needed.
Field: Engineering, Construction and Energy Sub-niche: Manufacturing and hardware engineering All jobs at Etched Jobs in California Jobs in San Jose, CA San Jose city guide California state guide Santa Clara County economy Pay for this occupation (BLS) All 286 open jobs for this occupation
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This is a — role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Etched.
The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Electrical engineers (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +9.9% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.
In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area the median for this occupation is $187,060 a year with 4,160 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.
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Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; set your own state tax rate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
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The job is in San Jose, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.
How San Jose compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, San Jose is #3 by population, #30 for household income (#1 = highest), #110 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #48 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Santa Clara County, is #1 of 58 counties for average pay ($197,043).
San Jose has 990,138 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.5% of the population of California. It covers 178 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,564 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2, about the same as the state median (38.2 against 37.9).
The median gross rent is $2,669 a month (rent plus utilities), 31% above the state median ($2,669 against $2,036). Over a year that is 21.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,233,200, which is 8.4 times the median household income ($146,427); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 55.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (55.8% against 55.9%).
The San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area has 1,134,970 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $84,050 a year, 65% above the national median ($84,050 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are computer and mathematical (149,970 jobs, median $186,320); management (115,110 jobs, median $210,750); business and financial operations (94,210 jobs, median $125,240). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (3.9 times) and architecture and engineering (2.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($210,750) and legal ($195,190). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Santa Clara County was 4.2%. 67.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Santa Clara County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 62.9% drive alone, 2.4% use public transit, 1.8% walk, 20.3% work from home. 15.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 21% below the state average (15.3% against 19.4%).
47.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% above the state share (47.3% against 37.1%). 42.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 56% above the state share (42.0% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 8.1%, 32% below the state rate (8.1% against 12.0%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 68°F (19.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 47°F (8.3°C). About 510 mm (20 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (114 mm) and Jul the driest (0 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Campbell (8 miles, similar rent); Los Gatos (9 miles, rent 22% higher); Santa Clara (10 miles, rent 13% higher); Milpitas (10 miles, rent 17% higher). Rent differences are against San Jose; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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Places within 50 miles (straight line) of San Jose, CA that have a guide, with what living there costs. The last-but-one column divides a year of rent by the median pay of the closest occupation ($187,060 a year), an estimate, not this employer's pay.
| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 0 mi | $2,669 | $1,233,200 | $146,427 | 15.3% | 17.1% | Jobs |
| Campbell, CA | 8 mi | $2,737 | $1,617,000 | $145,268 | 10.4% | 17.6% | Jobs |
| Los Gatos, CA | 9 mi | $3,247 | $2,000,001 | $217,554 | 17.6% | 20.8% | — |
| Santa Clara, CA | 10 mi | $3,016 | $1,582,600 | $178,958 | 8.9% | 19.3% | Jobs |
| Milpitas, CA | 10 mi | $3,120 | $1,251,700 | $178,798 | 15.2% | 20.0% | Jobs |
| Saratoga, CA | 12 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 8.3% | 22.5% | — |
| Cupertino, CA | 13 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $234,707 | 9.1% | 22.5% | Jobs |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 13 mi | $3,039 | $1,801,800 | $186,170 | 9.0% | 19.5% | Jobs |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 15 mi | $2,474 | $1,210,200 | $163,920 | 32.9% | 15.9% | — |
| Fremont, CA | 15 mi | $2,933 | $1,403,800 | $181,506 | 23.6% | 18.8% | Jobs |
| Mountain View, CA | 16 mi | $3,062 | $1,927,000 | $189,917 | 9.3% | 19.6% | Jobs |
| Los Altos, CA | 16 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 8.3% | 22.5% | — |
| Los Altos Hills, CA | 18 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 18.0% | 22.5% | — |
| Newark, CA | 19 mi | $2,776 | $1,142,800 | $169,064 | 22.2% | 17.8% | Jobs |
| Palo Alto, CA | 19 mi | $3,484 | $2,000,001 | $231,101 | 8.2% | 22.4% | Jobs |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 21 mi | $2,244 | $1,102,600 | $113,493 | 9.7% | 14.4% | — |
| Menlo Park, CA | 22 mi | $3,239 | $2,000,001 | $210,025 | 11.5% | 20.8% | Jobs |
| Gilroy, CA | 24 mi | $2,301 | $1,027,400 | $133,107 | 32.4% | 14.8% | — |
| Atherton, CA | 24 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 7.0% | 22.5% | — |
| Union City, CA | 24 mi | $2,713 | $1,104,900 | $133,715 | 24.0% | 17.4% | — |
Occupations close to Electrical engineers in the official classification, with pay, outlook and whether there are open jobs for them on this site right now.
| Occupation ⇅ | National median pay ⇅ | Growth 2025–35 ⇅ | Openings a year (US) ⇅ | Open jobs here ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer hardware engineers | $161,740 | +9.1% | 4,100 | none right now |
| Aerospace engineers | $134,960 | +8.3% | 3,800 | 7 open |
| Electronics engineers, except computer | $130,220 | +3.7% | 4,900 | none right now |
| Chemical engineers | $125,040 | +4.7% | 1,100 | 6 open |
| Civil engineers | $100,840 | +6.4% | 22,700 | 37 open |
How far San Jose, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 0 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 73 mi | 830,235 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 296 mi | 3,857,263 |
| San Diego, CA | 407 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 604 mi | 1,642,323 |
| Seattle, WA | 714 mi | 754,195 |
| Denver, CO | 930 mi | 718,877 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,354 mi | 697,125 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,414 mi | 963,194 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,444 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,446 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Austin, TX | 1,459 mi | 979,539 |
| Houston, TX | 1,602 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,832 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,923 mi | 885,860 |
| Columbus, OH | 2,087 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 2,270 mi | 903,844 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,337 mi | 977,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,497 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 2,550 mi | 8,483,844 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell, CA | 8 mi | 7 |
| Milpitas, CA | 10 mi | 15 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 13 mi | 185 |
| Fremont, CA | 15 mi | 9 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 19 mi | 332 |
| Capitola, CA | 23 mi | 1 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 26 mi | 6 |
| Redwood City, CA | 27 mi | 48 |
| Belmont, CA | 30 mi | 2 |
| Alameda, CA | 39 mi | 38 |
| San Francisco, CA | 73 mi | 3,359 |
| Sacramento, CA | 90 mi | 56 |
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San Jose, CA.
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The listing does not publish pay. For the closest occupation (Electrical engineers) the national median is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Median rent in San Jose is $2,669 a month and median household income $146,427 (ACS 2020–2024).
It was posted on 2026-03-17 (238 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.
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