Senior Staff Signal Integrity Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Signal Integrity Engineer (Automotive): Leading SI/PI implementation for advanced autonomous driving hardware systems and sensors with an accent on simulation methodology and high-speed channel optimization. Focus on modeling complex 3D structures, extracting channel compliance, and validating high-speed interfaces in laboratory environments.

Location: Hybrid in Mountain View, California (must be in office at least 3 days per week)

Salary: $197,000 - $285,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing the hirify.global Driver, a self-driving technology designed to make mobility and logistics safer, more efficient, and more accessible.

What you will do

• Lead Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) implementation for autonomous driving hardware, sensors, and harnesses.
• Develop and implement simulation methodologies for PCB, high-speed channels, and SOC to optimize SI/PI performance.
• Model complex 3D structures, including PCB connectors and cables.
• Extract and characterize high-speed channels to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the validation of high-speed interfaces in the lab using VNAs, high-end scopes, and spectrum analyzers.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with high-speed electrical interfaces (PCIE Gen4/Gen5, automotive ethernet, DDR/LPDDR4/5, MIPI, HDMI, USB).
• Proficiency with SI/PI simulation tools such as HFSS/SIwave, ADS, or Cadence Sigrity.
• Deep understanding of transmission line theory, S-parameters, signal processing, PCB materials, and fabrication processes.
• Strong laboratory skills and experience with VNA, real-time scopes, spectrum analyzers, and TDR.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive hardware development.
• Experience with mixed-signal design.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl or Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment designed to increase collaboration and empathy through in-person interaction.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and equity compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Culture of integrity and high goal-setting without "jerks".