Principal Hardware Design Engineer
Core
Lead design, implementation, and bring-up of complex high-speed boards and networking platforms integrating silicon, packaging, and optics for AI and data infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Board/Platform)
Builds
Deployable board and switch-level solutions for next-generation platform products
Domain
Semiconductor, Data Infrastructure, AI, High-Speed Networking
Required skills
High-speed PCB design, Schematic capture, Board bring-up and debug, Signal integrity, Power integrity, Team leadership, Test equipment operation, Vendor/ODM management, Stack-up optimization, Thermal/mechanical design
Preferred skills
PAM4, DDR5, PCIe Gen5 routing strategies, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD proficiency, Large format board design
Technologies
DDR3/4/5, PCIe Gen3/4/5, SATA3, SPI, I2C, 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; Interact with cross-functional teams on board requirements; Engage with PCB vendors and ODMs; Perform hands-on lab bring-up and debug; Review customer designs and lead root cause analysis; Identify board design risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership
