Full-Time

Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

Updated on 9/3/2026

ChargePoint

ChargePoint

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates large EV charging network

Compensation Overview

$150k - $180k/yr

Los Gatos, CA, USA

In Person

On-site in Campbell, California.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 10-15 years relevant industry experience
  • Proven track record of leading complex hardware design projects from concept to production.
Responsibilities
  • Working as a technical lead for the design and development of complex electrical hardware systems projects for use in EVSE applications, taking an active role in planning, scheduling, and execution across the full product lifecycle, from prototype to mass production.
  • Driving system-level requirements and architecture decisions. Distilling inputs to create solutions for use across multiple EV charging platforms and products.
  • Creating system diagrams and requirements for a global, cross-functional team or engineers, including software, firmware, and validation engineers, to ensure top-down integration of all features and functionality, whilst ensuring designs align with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • Specifying system behavior, encompassing fault sources, thresholds, and outcomes, and thermal algorithm definition to maximize charging availability without compromising product/component lifetime.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred

ChargePoint runs one of the world’s largest EV charging networks for businesses, fleets, and individuals. It sells charging hardware, offers subscription software, and provides maintenance, all with a capital-light approach that grows the network without heavy asset ownership. It stands out with a dominant share in North America’s networked Level 2 market and a large, diverse customer base, including many Fortune 50 companies. Its goal is to expand reliable charging infrastructure to accelerate the shift to sustainable energy and widespread EV use.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Campbell, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 25, 2026 results showed revenue rose 17.7% to $116.1 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $4.8 million, and free cash flow improved.
  • New Express Solo DC launches and Mercedes-Benz, Ford Pro partnerships expand product pull.

What critics are saying

  • ChargePoint faces a securities class action in California; discovery started after May 21, 2026.
  • April 30, 2026 balance sheet showed $239.7 million debt and negative $9.1 million equity.
  • Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue fell 1%; hardware revenue dropped 8%, signaling existential commoditization risk.

What makes ChargePoint unique

  • ChargePoint spans hardware, software, and fleet management across North America and Europe.
  • Rick Wilmer appointed John Saffrett to accelerate Europe expansion on September 1, 2026.
  • Cariqa integration adds QR-code ad hoc payments through be.ENERGISED across seven European markets.

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Benefits

Outdoor Activities - The Los Gatos Creek Trail is just steps from our campus. Bring your bike or your running shoes. Plus you can shower up after your workout.

Office Parties - Celebration is a part of our culture.

Pets - Every day is bring-your-dog-to-work day.

Health Benefits - We offer full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

EV charging at work - Drive an EV? Our parking lots are fully outfitted with charging stations, so you can plug in and charge up while you work.

Snacks and Beverages - Our fully stocked kitchens come with a wide variety of healthy (and not-so-healthy) snacks and beverages, plus we have an espresso machine.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 6th, 2026
ChargePoint stock surges 74% after beating revenue expectations despite 27% US EV sales decline

ChargePoint shares surged approximately 74% over five days after the electric vehicle charging company reported strong second-quarter results. The firm posted revenue of $116.1 million, up 18% year-over-year and exceeding analyst estimates of $105 million. The company achieved near-zero cash burn and maintained $96 million in cash reserves. Non-GAAP gross margin reached a record 38%, whilst adjusted net loss fell 72% to $9.2 million. The performance proves particularly notable given US EV sales dropped 27% in the first quarter following the elimination of federal tax credits. ChargePoint operates 44,800 charging station locations across America, the largest Level 2 commercial footprint in the country. Wall Street analysts maintain a Hold rating with an average price target of $7.50.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2026
ChargePoint climbs 7% as CEO calls rally 'the beginning of the momentum

ChargePoint shares rose 7% to $9.70 on Friday, extending a two-day rally to 8%, as CEO Rick Wilmer called the surge "the beginning of the momentum". EVgo gained 2% whilst Blink Charging remained flat, suggesting the move is company-specific rather than sector-wide. ChargePoint reported Q2 revenue of $116 million, beating guidance and up 18% year-over-year. The company posted a record 38% gross margin, though this included a one-time tariff refund. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $4.8 million from $22 million the previous year. The rally comes as the Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF gained 0.6% whilst the broader S&P 500 declined 0.4%, isolating ChargePoint's 68% weekly surge as a company-specific reappraisal.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2026
ChargePoint's 70% surge as Q2 revenue climbs 18% to $116M and EBITDA loss narrows to $4.8M

ChargePoint Holdings saw its stock surge 70% following second-quarter fiscal 2027 results that exceeded guidance. Revenue rose 18% year-over-year to $116.1 million, with networked charging revenue up 25% and subscription revenue increasing 10% to $43.7 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed significantly to $4.8 million from $22.1 million a year earlier, whilst GAAP net loss fell 46% to $35.6 million. GAAP gross margin reached 36%, with non-GAAP gross margin at 38%. CEO Rick Wilmer pointed to improving growth, new charging products, and a path towards positive EBITDA. ChargePoint is introducing next-generation Level 2 and Level 3 chargers in the US and expanding high-performance charging products in Europe.

Business Insider
Sep 3rd, 2026
Oppenheimer sticks to their Hold rating for ChargePoint Holdings (CHPT).

Oppenheimer sticks to their Hold rating for ChargePoint Holdings (CHPT). Sep. 3, 2026, 09:16 PM In a report released yesterday, from Oppenheimer maintained a Hold rating on ChargePoint Holdings. The company's shares closed yesterday at $9.08. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Hold analyst consensus rating for ChargePoint Holdings with a $7.33 average price target. Based on ChargePoint Holdings' latest earnings release for the quarter ending April 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $101.82 million and a GAAP net loss of $43.2 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $97.64 million and had a GAAP net loss of $57.12 million Read More on CHPT:

Yahoo Finance
Sep 2nd, 2026
ChargePoint beats Q2 revenue estimates with $116.1M, up 17.7% year-on-year, stock surges 17%

ChargePoint Holdings reported second-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations, with revenue rising 17.7% year-on-year to $116.1 million. The EV charging solutions provider's sales surpassed analyst estimates of $105.2 million by 10.3%. The company posted a GAAP loss of $1.35 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.65 per share. Adjusted EBITDA improved to negative $4.75 million, representing a negative 4.1% margin, up from negative 22.4% in the same quarter last year. ChargePoint's guidance for third-quarter revenue of $110 million exceeded analyst expectations by 0.7%. The stock jumped 17% following the results announcement. Free cash flow improved to negative $5.20 million from negative $7.45 million in the prior-year quarter.