Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer (Signal Integrity)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Hardware Design Engineer (PCB Design): Developing evaluation boards and reference designs for high-speed DSP/retimer products with an accent on signal and power integrity. Focus on designing PCB layouts for next-generation datacenter applications, optimizing PAM4 SerDes technology, and performing complex board bring-ups.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $127,630 - $191,200 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Design validation boards for product evaluation in collaboration with silicon and validation engineers.
• Develop PCB layouts for evaluation platforms based on end-user technical requirements.
• Manage board design processes including component selection, signal/power integrity, safety, and reliability.
• Review and support customer designs to ensure application requirements are met.
• Produce detailed technical reports and application notes.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience (BS), 5+ years (MS), or 3+ years (PhD).
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Strong experience in high-speed mixed-signal board-level design and SI/PI trade-offs.
• In-depth knowledge of PAM4 SerDes technology and IEEE 802.3/optical module MSAs.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (EAR).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards for contributions and milestones.