Hardware Board Design Engineer
Core
Hardware Board Design Engineer developing high-end routing platforms from concept to mass production, focusing on electrical/electronic parts, components, and sub-systems.
Role type
Senior IC hardware board design engineer
Builds
High-end routing platforms and hardware systems
Domain
Hardware engineering / Data center infrastructure
Required skills
Board design, Schematic design, Embedded CPU design (Intel/AMD), High-speed memory interfaces (DDR5), High-speed interface design (PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI), Signal integrity, PCB stackup design, Lab measurement equipment debugging, Systems design (thermal, power, EMI, MTBF)
Preferred skills
Python scripting, FPGA operation and Verilog, Security considerations (PQC, TPM, secure boot), PCIe protocol analyzer usage, Cadence Allegro/System Capture, Unix/Linux environment
Technologies
Intel CPU, AMD CPU, DDR5, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, Cadence Allegro, Cadence System Capture, Oscilloscope
Responsibilities
Design and validate electrical/electronic parts and sub-systems; Own hardware design, test plans, BOMs, and prototype bring-up; Collaborate with signal integrity, power, thermal, and mechanical teams; Support manufacturing diagnostics and test definitions; Interface with component suppliers for selection and debug; Provide project status to program managers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
