Hardware Engineer
Core
Designing, developing, and delivering end-to-end electrical/electronic hardware architectures for high-speed Routers and Ethernet Switches used in Hyperscale Data Centres for AI and Enterprise Networks.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware Engineer (Networking)
Builds
Routers and Ethernet Switches for Hyperscale Data Centres
Domain
Networking / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
High-speed serial interface design (50G, 100G, NRZ, PAM4), x86 CPU architecture, high-layer-count PCB design (18+ layers), multi-phase DC/DC power design, high-speed memory interfaces (DDR4/5, LPDDR, PCIe Gen3/4, NVMe), electrical design tools, empirical analysis and testing methodologies, hardware bring-up and validation
Preferred skills
History of innovation with multiple patents in electronics packaging, experience with outsourced development partners, executive-level negotiation
Technologies
eCAD, PCB Layout, SI, Power, FPGA, DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR, PCIe Gen3, PCIe Gen4, NVMe SSD, 50G, 100G
Responsibilities
Define architecture and author hardware functional specifications; Complete hardware design flow including schematic entry, component selection, and PCB stack specification; Work with CM/ODM to take product from prototype to production; Perform hardware bring-up, testing, and validation (EDVT, MDVT, EMC, HALT); Debug complex system issues with software teams; Mentor less experienced staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership