Staff Server Platform Hardware Architecture
Core
Lead end-to-end design of high-speed, high-complexity PCBs and define technical direction for server platform hardware architecture.
Role type
Staff/Principal Member of Technical Staff (Senior IC)
Builds
High-performance computing platforms, data center solutions, and next-generation semiconductor evaluation systems
Domain
Semiconductor hardware engineering, server platform design
Required skills
High-speed interface design (PCIe Gen 4/5, DDR4/5, USB 3.x, SERDES), Signal Integrity (SI) analysis, Power Integrity (PI) analysis, Schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, Board bring-up and debug, Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, Technical mentorship, Industry trend analysis
Technologies
Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor PADS, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, VNAs, TDR, BERT
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design of high-speed, high-complexity PCBs including schematic capture, component selection, layout guidance, and design verification; Design and review high-speed interfaces including PCIe Gen 4/5/6, DDR4/5/LPDDR5, USB 3.x, MIPI, SERDES-based interfaces, and Ethernet; Develop and own design specifications, interface requirement documents, and schematics for complex multi-layer boards (20+ layers); Define and enforce PCB stack-up, impedance control, and routing rules for high-speed signal integrity compliance; Drive board bring-up, debug, and validation activities; Perform or guide pre-layout and post-layout signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations; Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for high speed board design within the team; Provide technical guidance, design reviews, and mentorship to junior and mid-level hardware engineers; Participate in early-stage architecture definition and feasibility assessment for new platform programs; Define reference design guidelines and best practices for high speed board design within the team
Seniority
Staff/Principal, Senior Individual Contributor
