Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Ethernet Switching)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Ethernet Switching): Leading the end-to-end design and development of high-density Ethernet switches for AI and hyper-scale data centers with an accent on high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, and system architecture. Focus on driving complex hardware bring-up, component qualification, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to take products from concept to mass production.

Location: Must be based in Roseville, CA, USA

Compensation: $260,000–$470,000 (inclusive of base salary, bonus, and equity)

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking solutions for large data centers, campus, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Author functional specifications for high-power, high-density Ethernet switches.
• Perform schematic capture and collaborate with eCAD teams on PCB layout.
• Conduct signal integrity simulations for power and datapath signals.
• Manage the end-to-end hardware design process, including component selection and qualification.
• Lead lab bring-up, prototype debugging, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and train contract manufacturers for high-yield production.

Requirements

• BSEE or MSEE degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing networking hardware, specifically 100G and 200G PAM4 Ethernet switching.
• Expertise in designing 20+ layer boards with 50G+ signals and advanced PCB manufacturing technologies.
• Strong background in signal integrity, power integrity, and mass production DFM.
• Experience with FPGA design and system simulation using Verilog.

Nice to have

• Embedded x86/ARM system design experience.
• Deep familiarity with high-speed interfaces like DDR and PCIe.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity.
• Comprehensive US benefits including medical, dental, vision, and income protection.
• Opportunity to work in a new, founding R&D lab environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
• Collaborative environment working alongside industry-leading engineering teams.