Principal System Engineer (PCB Design)

TL;DR

Principal System Engineer (PCB Design): Designing complex CPU/SoC based reference products including high-speed, high-density PCBs with advanced memory and interface technologies. With an accent on multi-core CPUs, DDR4/5, PCIe Gen3/4/5, and high-speed Ethernet. Focus on designing, testing, debugging, and simulating signal and power integrity for cutting-edge hardware platforms.

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Salary: $150,680 - $225,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions enabling data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures, focusing on innovative and high-performance technology.

What you will do

• Collaborate with ASIC, chip designers, and hardware/software engineers to define requirements and design evaluation boards.
• Design, bring-up, test, and debug complex CPU/SoC reference products.
• Create detailed design documentation to support internal and external customer designs.
• Perform signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations and analyses for high-speed interfaces.
• Use lab equipment for measurements and debugging of hardware designs.
• Engage with multiple functional teams throughout ASIC project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA, United States
• BSEE/MSEE degree with 10+ years of experience in high-speed, high-density PCB design involving processors and power supply designs.
• Strong knowledge of multi-core CPUs, DDR4/5 memory, serdes interfaces including PCIe Gen3/4/5, and 25G/100G/200G Ethernet.
• Experience with SI/PI simulation and analysis tools and hands-on lab measurement and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a team-oriented, self-motivated attitude.
• Ability to master and apply latest technologies including PCIe Gen5, DDR5, and 5G related technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources and recognition awards.

Hiring process

• Interviews designed to evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• Use of AI tools during interviews is prohibited and may result in disqualification.
• Applicants may be subject to export license review process prior to employment due to U.S. export control laws.