Principle Hardware Design Engineer (Systems Engineering)

TL;DR

Principle Hardware Design Engineer (Systems Engineering): Designing and implementing critical SOC validation boards and reference systems for PCIe Gen5/6 with an accent on signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed diff pair design. Focus on simulating transmission lines, executing schematic capture, and collaborating with layout houses to ensure high-performance hardware results.

Location: Santa Clara, CA or Marlborough Design Center

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

Company

hirify.global provides essential semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Design reference boards for PCIe Gen5/6 chips and create enterprise server reference systems.
• Set signal integrity (SI) specifications and implementation guidelines for internal and external teams.
• Implement power schemes, perform schematic capture, and coordinate with PCB layout houses.
• Conduct simulations to ensure high-quality board and package parameters.
• Participate in the bring-up and debugging of chips.
• Collaborate with customers to assist with their hardware designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (5-10 years exp) or Master's/PhD (3-5 years exp).
• Experience as a Lead Signal Integrity Engineer.
• Strong understanding of EM fundamentals, transmission lines, via structures, and BGA packages.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D EM tools (Sigrity Suite, Ansys EM) and HSPICE.
• Experience with 25Gbps SERDES and high-speed diff pair design (PCIE Gen4/5).
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of ADS, QSI/QDC, or Hyperlynx.
• Experience setting up and running Power Integrity simulations.
• Experience interfacing with characterization teams to validate design calculations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being and family support programs.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate milestones.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted to evaluate individual experience and thought processes.
• Strict prohibition of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) during interviews; use results in disqualification.