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Hardware Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, USFull-time$151k–$226k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Design, implementation, and bring-up of complex high-speed boards and networking platforms integrating silicon, packaging, and optics for AI and communications infrastructure.

Role type

Senior Hardware Board Design Engineer

Builds

Deployable board and switch-level solutions for next-generation platform products

Domain

Semiconductor / Hardware Engineering / AI Infrastructure

Required skills

High-speed PCB design, Schematic capture, Board bring-up and debug, Team leadership, Signal integrity analysis, Power supply design, Test equipment operation, Stack-up optimization

Preferred skills

PAM4 routing, DDR5/PCIe Gen5 experience, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD proficiency, Mechanical and thermal design knowledge

Technologies

Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of complex high-speed boards and networking platforms; Own PCB layout, schematic capture, and board bring-up process; Plan and organize board build process, component procurement, and testing; Drive system-level architecture decisions including power, thermals, and signal integrity; Lead a team of hardware engineers and technicians; Engage with cross-functional teams and customers; Perform hands-on lab bring-up and debug; Review customer designs and lead root cause analysis for hardware issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership