Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Ethernet Switching
Core
Designing high-speed Ethernet switching hardware for AI clusters, hyperscale datacenters, and enterprise campuses.
Role type
Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Ethernet Switching)
Builds
High-power, high-density Ethernet switches and advanced PCBs for networking environments.
Domain
Networking hardware, high-speed digital design, AI infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
High-speed PCB design (100G/200G PAM4), signal integrity simulation, schematic capture, component qualification, DFM, FPGA design (Verilog), embedded system design (x86/ARM), multi-phase DC/DC design, high-speed interface design (DDR, PCIe), contract manufacturer management
Preferred skills
Experience with 20+ layer count boards, sequential lamination, HDI, ultra-low-loss materials, embedded x86/ARM system design
Technologies
Verilog, eCAD tools, VNA, TDR, S-parameter analysis tools
Responsibilities
Author functional specifications for high-power Ethernet switches, select and qualify components, create schematics and PCB layouts, run signal integrity simulations, specify PCB stackup and fabrication details, manage contract manufacturers from prototype to production, debug complex hardware/software systems, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities