Senior Hardware Engineer-Interconnection
Core
Develop detailed specifications and lead design reviews for high-speed interconnect solutions, ensuring co-design alignment across electrical, mechanical, and system disciplines for hyperscale and data center hardware.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (high-speed interconnects)
Builds
High-speed connectors, cables, backplanes, and mid-planes for AI infrastructure and cloud servers
Domain
Data center hardware / High-speed interconnects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
High-speed interconnect product development, System-level high-speed design, Cross-disciplinary hardware integration, Signal integrity analysis, Connector mechanics, Cable assembly, Simulation tools (HFSS, CST, SIwave), Mechanical CAD (Creo, SolidWorks), Hardware validation and functional testing, Debugging board and system issues, Vendor qualification and DFM/DFT/DFR, Reliability testing (HALT/HASS), PCIe Gen7 and PAM4 signaling knowledge
Preferred skills
AI infrastructure experience, Hyperscale systems experience, Blind-mate connector systems, Floating connector designs, Cable backplane architectures
Technologies
PCIe Gen7, 112G/224G PAM4, HFSS, CST, SIwave, Creo, SolidWorks, VNA, High-speed scopes, Bus protocol analyzer, Logic analyzers
Responsibilities
Evaluate interconnect solutions and develop detailed specifications, Collaborate with cross-functional teams for co-design alignment, Lead or support design reviews and signal integrity simulations, Evaluate and select suppliers for connectors and cables, Define test and inspection criteria for interconnect components, Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement for field issues, Create system-level bring-up and validation test plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
