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Sr. PCB Physical Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CaliforniaFull-time2026-05-07 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the physical design and technology development for high-speed, high-power networking and server PCBs from concept to mass production.

Role type

Senior IC PCB Physical Design Engineer

Builds

High-speed and high-power PCBs for networking and server products

Domain

Semiconductor hardware / Network Technology Solutions

Required skills

PCB physical design, high-speed signal routing, critical power plane design, component placement optimization, design constraint creation, manufacturing package generation (Gerber, ODB), cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Cadence Allegro expertise, knowledge of PCB layers (copper, silkscreen, solder mask), component modeling, basic signal/power integrity knowledge, PCB manufacturing process familiarity

Technologies

Cadence Allegro

Responsibilities

Optimize component placement and high-speed signal routing, create design constraints based on hardware and SI/PI requirements, ensure layouts meet electrical and thermal specifications, adapt designs for component availability and manufacturing limits, resolve PCB design issues, generate manufacturing packages, collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC