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

Job 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

**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**

**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**