Senior Hardware Engineer / Hardware Architect – High-Speed Board Design

Description

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the end-to-end design of advanced high-speed boards, from concept and architecture through production and mass manufacturing.

This role involves working on cutting-edge interconnect technologies, including 224G SerDes, PCIe Gen5-7, and DDR5, while collaborating closely with SI/PI teams, mechanical engineering, firmware, FPGA, and ODM partners.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong system-level thinking and deep board-level expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full hardware lifecycle: system concept, architecture, schematic, layout, bring-up, validation, and production

• Lead high-speed board designs supporting:

• 224G SerDes

• PCIe Gen7

• DDR5 (RDIMM/SODIMM/Soldered down )

• Drive schematic and layout development using:

• Cadence OrCAD Capture

• Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

• Architect and review power delivery solutions, including:

• VRM selection and topology

• Power sequencing and inrush control

• Load-step response, transient analysis, and efficiency

• Work closely with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) teams on:

• Channel budgeting, insertion loss, crosstalk

• Return loss, jitter, equalization strategy

• Interface with FPGA team, with strong advantage for:

• Intel (Altera) FPGAs

• High-speed transceivers and memory interfaces

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Mechanical engineers (form factor, thermal, constraints)

• Firmware and validation teams

• Manufacturing and test

• PCB vendor stackup and materials

• Lead engagement with ODM / EMS partners, including:

• Design reviews

• DFM / DFA / DFT

• Bring-up and issue resolution

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the HW team

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in high-speed board design (worked on DC switch)

• Proven experience leading boards from concept to production

• Deep knowledge of:

• High-speed interfaces (PCIe, SerDes, DDR)

• Multi-rail power architectures and VRMs

• Strong proficiency in:

• OrCAD Capture

• Cadence Allegro

• Solid understanding of:

• High-speed routing constraints

• Stack-up design and materials

• SI/PI fundamentals and validation methodologies

• Experience working with ODM/manufacturing partners

• Strong communication and leadership skills

Advantages (Nice to Have)

• Experience with 224G / 112G / 56G SerDes designs

• PCIe Gen5 - Gen7 enablement or pre-compliance experience

• Hands-on experience with Intel (Altera) FPGA platforms

• Background in Networking, or data-center hardware

• Experience with compliance testing and high-speed lab equipment