Hardware Team Lead

Expert Executive Recruiters; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters seeks a Team Lead Hardware to architect and lead design of high-speed boards based on Intel/PowerPC, with emphasis on high-speed interfaces like USB 3.0 and 10G Ethernet. You will drive SI/PI, HDL integration, and manufacturing readiness.

You will oversee schematic reviews, test and bring-up, and ensure adherence to DFM, DFA, and DFT practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with high-speed boards based on Intel/PowerPC architectures.
• Proficiency in USB 3.0, 10G Ethernet, SerDes, and DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of HDI PCB design and layout techniques.
• Solid VHDL/Verilog design and programming skills.
• Experience leading schematic and PCB layout reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, schematic design, and layout of high-speed boards.
• Drive SI/PI design, impedance control, differential routing, and length matching.
• Oversee board bring-up, testing, debugging, and system integration.
• Ensure procedures, documentation, and quality standards are followed.

Skills

High-speed design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

HDI PCB design

FPGA/HDL

Schematic design

VHDL/Verilog

Leadership

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence Allegro

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead Hardware with strong technical expertise in high speed board design based on Intel and PowerPC architectures. In this role, you will lead a team in designing, architecting, and delivering high-density, robust hardware platformsfrom initial concept and layout through

signal/power integrity analysis, FPGA integration, bring-up, and production release. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on expertise in high-speed buses and interfaces, HDI PCB design

methodologies, schematic capture, and signal integrity, alongside strong leadership skills and a structured

execution approach.

System Architecture

• Lead the architecture, schematic design, and layout of complex high-speed boards based on Intel and PowerPC (PPC) processors.
• Design and implement high-speed interfaces, including USB 3.0, 10G Ethernet, SerDes, and DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory.
• Define HDI PCB stackups, blind/buried microvia rules, routing topologies, and high-speed design constraints.
• Drive Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) design, including impedance control, differential routing, length matching, crosstalk mitigation, and PDN design.
• Good to have knowledge on FPGA/HDL logic using VHDL and/or Verilog for interface control, logic integration, and board-management functions.
• Lead comprehensive schematic and PCB layout reviews.

Execution, Testing & Process Adherence

• Oversee board bring-up, hardware testing, debugging, and system integration using high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Follow established operating procedures, documentation practices, and quality standards.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) practices with manufacturing partners.
• Independently resolve complex technical issues while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Must-Have Requirements

• Architecture Experience: Hands-on experience designing high-speed boards based on Intel and/or PowerPC (PPC) processor architectures.
• Interfaces & Protocols: Strong expertise in USB 3.0, 10G Ethernet, SerDes, and DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 interfaces.
• EDA Tools & Design: Proficiency in OrCAD schematic capture and strong knowledge of high-speed, multilayer HDI PCB design and layout techniques.
• FPGA Development: Solid VHDL and/or Verilog design and programming skills.
• Signal & Power Integrity: In-depth knowledge of SI/PI principles, transmission-line theory, impedance matching, power-distribution networks, and noise/EMI reduction.
• Language Communication: Strong technical English reading and writing skills.
• Work Ethic & Execution: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within formal processes and procedures, with enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Key Advantages / Preferred Experience
• Military & Defence Electronics: Experience designing ruggedized military or aerospace electronics in accordance with defence standards.
• Standard Form Factors: Experience with VPX, VME, cPCI (CompactPCI), PMC, and XMC boards and backplane architectures.
• Advanced EDA Suite: High proficiency with the Cadence OrCAD/Allegro toolchain for schematic capture and PCB layout.