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 and high density Ethernet switches
Domain
Networking hardware / High-speed datacom
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity simulation, component selection, DFM, multi-phase DC/DC design, high-speed interface design (DDR, PCIe), 100G/200G PAM4 Ethernet switching experience, 20+ layer board design, sequential lamination/HDI/ultra-low-loss materials knowledge
Preferred skills
Embedded x86/ARM system design
Technologies
eCAD tools, VNA, TDR, S-parameter analysis tools
Responsibilities
Author functional specifications for high-density Ethernet switches, select and qualify components, create schematics and define PCB stackups, run signal integrity simulations, manage contract manufacturers from prototype to production, debug complex hardware/software systems, train CMs on high-yield test procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC