Senior Principal Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end development of next-generation network security appliances, covering architecture, design, prototyping, and production.
Role type
Senior Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Networking/Security)
Builds
High-performance networking and security appliances
Domain
Cybersecurity hardware / Networking equipment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware architecture, PCB design (multi-layer), High-speed signaling (10G/25G/100G Ethernet), CPU/SoC design (Intel, AMD, ARM, MIPS), DDR memory interfaces, Ethernet PHYs, PCIe/SATA/USB/SPI, Power distribution/integrity, EMI/EMC/ESD, DFM, DVT, Cadence CIS/Allegro, Oscilloscopes/Logic analyzers
Preferred skills
Enterprise networking product development, High-volume manufacturing experience, Wireless technologies (IEEE 802.11), Security hardware (TPM, TRNG, secure boot)
Technologies
Cadence CIS, Allegro, Intel, AMD, ARM, MIPS, PCIe, SATA, USB, SPI, DDR, Ethernet PHYs
Responsibilities
Own complete hardware design lifecycle from concept to production, Translate product requirements into hardware architectures, Design complex multi-layer PCBs and perform circuit design, Select and qualify key components and vendors, Provide technical guidance to contract manufacturers, Collaborate with firmware/software teams on board bring-up and integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC