Hardware Engineer (Switch/Cloud Gateway)
Core
Design next-generation Ethernet hardware including Cloud Gateways, Gateway Routers, and Switches.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (Ethernet/Switch/Cloud Gateway)
Builds
Production-grade networking devices (Cloud Gateways, Routers, Switches)
Domain
Networking hardware / High-speed interfaces
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
high-speed interface architecture, signal validation, digital and analog circuit design, PCB layout, thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, EDA tools, lab instrumentation
Preferred skills
enterprise Ethernet switch development, complex hardware platform management, innovative architecture exploration
Technologies
DDR4/DDR5, 100G/50G/25G/10G Ethernet SerDes, PCIe Gen3/4/5, SATA3, USB3.2, 802.3af/at/bt PoE, Ethernet PHYs, OrCAD Capture, Cadence Allegro, Mentor PADS
Responsibilities
Lead system architecture, schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout review; Rapidly prototype concept hardware and drive board bring-up; Build and execute comprehensive hardware test and validation plans; Diagnose and resolve complex hardware challenges; Conduct competitive teardowns and feature benchmarking; Optimize designs for failure analysis, reliability, and manufacturability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC