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

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

Required experience:

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