Lead/ Manager Hardware Design

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer to design high‑speed digital and mixed‑signal systems for embedded platforms. You will select components, capture schematics, and define hardware architectures, while supporting DFM and DFT across multi‑discipline teams.

The role emphasizes power sequencing, high‑speed routing, and thorough validation using lab equipment. Requires 8+ years in mixed high‑speed design and strong Cadence tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics Engineering required
• 8+ years of experience in mixed high-speed design
• Strong fundamentals in digital electronics and embedded hardware design
• Ability to analyze datasheets and reference designs
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Ability to design for manufacturability and testability

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware for embedded systems
• Support PCB layout reviews, stack-up definition, and high-speed routing guidelines
• Design hardware platforms with FPGAs, processors, and microcontrollers
• Implement high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C)
• Design power architectures including DC-DC converters and sequencing circuits
• Interface with ADC/DAC devices and mixed-signal subsystems
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation
• Perform SI/PI and thermal analysis during hardware development
• Prepare hardware design documentation and validation reports
• Collaborate with system, firmware, FPGA, RF, and mechanical teams

Skills

Digital electronics

Embedded hardware design

High‑speed design

Clock architecture

Power sequencing

Troubleshooting

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence OrCAD/Allegro

Job description

• Design and develop high-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware for embedded systems.
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, and hardware architecture definition.
• Support PCB layout reviews, stack-up definition, and high-speed routing guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) principles.
• Design hardware platforms incorporating FPGAs, processors, and microcontrollers.
• Implement and integrate high-speed interfaces such as: DDR memory, JESD204B/C, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C
• Design and validate power architectures including DC-DC converters, LDO regulators, and power sequencing circuits.
• Interface with ADC/DAC devices and mixed-signal subsystems.
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation activities.
• Perform Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), and thermal analysis during hardware development.
• Utilize laboratory equipment including: Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Signal generators, Power analyzers
• Prepare hardware design documentation, test procedures, validation reports, and design review materials.
• Collaborate with system, firmware, FPGA, RF, and mechanical engineering teams for successful system integration.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics Engineering

Experience

8+ years of experience specific to Mixed high speed design is notable.

Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in digital electronics and embedded hardware design.
• Basic understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Experience with high-speed digital hardware design.
• Familiarity with hardware development lifecycle from design to production.
• Proficiency in Cadence OrCAD / Allegro schematic design tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret component datasheets, application notes, and reference designs.
• Understanding of clock architecture, reset design, and power sequencing.
• Knowledge of high-speed interface design such as DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with: Derating analysis, MTBF and reliability calculations, Power analysis, Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), Thermal considerations & Experience in hardware debugging and validation using lab instrumentation.
• Strong hardware debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret complex datasheets and reference designs effectively.
• Strong design review and technical documentation capability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ownership and accountability for assigned hardware design tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work in complex multi-disciplinary engineering environments.
• Commitment to engineering quality, reliability, and design excellence.