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Senior Hardware Engineer

Join Yubico as a Senior Hardware Engineer to innovate and design cutting-edge security devices from prototypes to mass production.

Location
Santa Clara, CA
Compensation
$175k–$210k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 6 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Requirements

Experience
7+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Education Budget Commuter Benefits Wellness Reimbursement Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Hardware Engineer at Yubico, the individual will focus on the design and development of advanced security devices, taking concepts from prototypes to mass production. Key skills include expertise in embedded hardware systems, proficiency with EDA/PCB design software, and familiarity with various communication protocols. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a strong background in hardware design and a passion for innovative technology. Yubico's collaborative environment emphasizes integrity and speed, making it a fitting place for those who thrive in dynamic teams.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Yubico's careers page November 2, 2026.
  • Salary band is in line with the typical range for Security roles (median ~$170,000).
  • Starts above 53% of 207 comparable senior security roles in United States we track (median $170,000 across 75 companies).
  • secure boot appears in 1.2% of 343 comparable senior security roles in United States; I2C appears in 0.3% of 343 comparable senior security roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Hardware Engineer role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Santa Clara, CA.
What's the salary range?
Yubico lists $175,000–$210,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Senior Hardware Engineer role.
Where is the role based?
Yubico is hiring for this position in Santa Clara, CA.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ASIC, Agile, Allegro, Altium, Arena, BLE.
What seniority level is this role?
Yubico targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Hardware Engineer role at Yubico.

From the original posting

Meet Yubico

At Yubico, we offer:

Yubico Values: We work to ensure that our employees have an open space to have their voices amplified to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. In support of this, our employees have created some pretty cool Employee Resource Groups that foster inclusion, help build community and connection across Yubico which all employees are welcome to join. Additionally, Yubico donates YubiKeys to organizations in need all over the world (you can read more about our work here).

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer who is innovative and has a passion for hardware and firmware design of cutting edge security devices. In this role, you will be part of the team that brings new ideas from prototypes to the mass-producible hardware. You will also be responsible for analyzing hardware design for manufacturability, security, and reliability.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Electronic Design from concept to implementation and hand-over to manufacturing at scale
  • Testing prototypes, HW/FW troubleshooting, solving design and manufacturing issues
  • Collaborating with FW/SW/Test/Mfg teams to deliver compatible, reliable products
  • Overseeing the manufacturing process of electrical components/assemblies to ensure they meet the design specifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS or Masters in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
  • 7+ years of experience designing embedded hardware systems, using EDA/PCB design software (Altium or Allegro/Cadence ) Schematic Capture, Layout / Routing and DFM/DFA
  • Experience with Bus communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe, RS232/RS485, PCIe, 10/100/1000 Ethernet , CAN)
  • Experience with Microcontrollers, preferably STM, TI, Freescale, NXP, and relevant software stacks
  • Use of relevant tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Testing and Debugging, creating test protocols, reports and SOPs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Wireless technologies (NFC, Bluetooth, BLE, BLE Mesh, ZigBee )
  • Hardware (PCB, JTAG, UART, SPI, ROM, microcode, custom ASIC/FPGA) x86 and/or ARM chipset and firmware security (TPM, UEFI, TrustZone, secure boot)
  • Experience with mechanical fixtures and automation
  • PLM tools experience ( Arena or Agile )
  • Collaboration Tools experience (JIRA/Confluence)

U.S. benefits designed for your overall well-being:

Health coverage. We’ve got you covered with top of the line health plans, including dental and vision. We pay 100% of your premium and 85% for your family.

Retirement plan. Our retirement plan includes a 401K dollar per dollar match up to 6% with a cap of $6K/year. Immediate vesting.

Wellness reimbursement. We offer $1,200.00 in wellness earnings (prorated based on start date) that you can use on your gym membership, a massage, or your favorite online fitness classes. This is a taxable benefit if you choose to participate.

Learning and development. We encourage your professional growth and offer a yearly development stipend of $3,000 and mentorship program.

Time off. We offer a total of 15 vacation days plus 10 holidays, and 7 sick days a year.

Paid parental leave. We love welcoming new family members to our YubiTeam! All parents receive 8 weeks of paid leave. Birthing parents receive an additional 8 weeks of paid leave (16 weeks total).

Commuter Benefits. If you need to commute to the office, we offer commuter benefits.

Strong mission & company values. We’re a global team on a global mission to make the internet more secure for everyone. We believe that every person’s work matters. That you should always be nice, stay humble, and have fun, and never take yourself too seriously.

#LI-Onsite

#LI-BR1

Yubico offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work. This role has the annual salary range as defined below for a salary pay range for a candidate located in the San Francisco Bay Area. For roles that are filled in other locations, the compensation range will be based on data provided by the Radford McLagan Compensation Database from Aon. Final compensation is also based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Salary Pay Range
$175,000—$210,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and uphold an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We'd love to learn about what you can add to our diverse team. We are an E-Verify Participating Employer.

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