Sr. Staff PCB Design Engineer (AI Accelerators)

Location: Santa Clara, United States; hybrid work arrangement.

Salary: $175,000–$265,000 per year, plus equity and bonus opportunities.

Company

hirify.global develops software and hardware solutions for generative AI, including AI accelerator platforms.

What you will do

• Lead full-cycle PCB layout for high-complexity AI accelerator cards and system baseboards.
• Architect and manage Cadence Allegro Constraint Manager hierarchies for high-speed routing rules and electrical constraints.
• Develop SKILL, Python, or TCL automation for layout tasks, DRC checks, and reporting.
• Execute layout for PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, and custom die-to-die interconnects, while supporting signal integrity and power delivery.
• Define PCB stack-ups using low-loss materials and hybrid build-ups, and collaborate with power, ASIC, and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate with fabricators and contract manufacturers on DFM, DFT, and DFA requirements for high-yield production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of high-speed, high-density PCB layout experience for servers, networking, or AI accelerators.
• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro Constraint Manager, including T-junctions, differential-pair phase tuning, and Z-axis delay matching.
• Ability to write and deploy SKILL scripts or use the Allegro API for design audits and layout automation.
• Deep knowledge of back-drilling, via-in-pad, skip-vias, HDI, and ELIC design.
• Experience routing 112G SerDes and complex DDR5/HBM interfaces.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing library management systems and standardized footprint and padstack processes.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM integration, layout releases, and ECO workflows.
• Knowledge of PCB warpage mitigation for large-form-factor ASICs and MCMs.

Culture & Benefits

• Respectful, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Direct communication and emphasis on humility, execution, and continuous learning.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and an incentive plan with equity and performance-based bonus opportunities.