Principal Hardware Engineer
Core
Designing, analyzing, and developing electrical/electronic parts, components, sub-systems, and integrated circuitry for Routers and Ethernet Switches used in Hyperscale Data Centres for AI, Service Providers, and Enterprise Networks.
Role type
Principal Hardware Engineer (Networking)
Builds
Routers and Ethernet Switches for Hyperscale Data Centres
Domain
Networking hardware / Data Centre 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, DDR5, LPDDR, PCIe Gen3/4, NVMe), electrical design tools, empirical analysis and testing methodologies, hardware bring-up and validation, cross-functional architecture leadership, mentoring.
Preferred skills
History of innovation with multiple patents in electronics packaging, experience with outsourced development partner relationships.
Technologies
eCAD, PCB Layout, SI, Power, FPGA, DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR, PCIe Gen3, PCIe Gen4, NVMe SSD, 50G, 100G, NRZ, PAM4, x86
Responsibilities
Owning end-to-end responsibility of designing and delivering the product; Defining architecture and authoring hardware functional specifications; Complete Hardware Design Flow including Schematic Entry, component selection, and PCB Stack specification; Hardware Bring-up, testing, and supporting various test teams (EDVT, MDVT, EMC, HALT); Working with Diagnostic Software Team for design validation; Developing organization-wide architectures and methodologies for electrical hardware design; Identifying and evaluating new technologies and innovations; Providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship
