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