Sr Staff HW Engineer

Gigamon; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gigamon is seeking an experienced hardware engineer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to design and validate high-performance hardware solutions. The role involves defining system specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading the design of new products.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of design experience, expertise in Verilog RTL, and skills in high-speed board design and debugging. Join us to deliver high-quality hardware ensuring customer satisfaction and business success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in networking, embedded, or optical products.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog RTL development.
• Expertise in designing low-noise, high-efficiency power regulators.

Responsibilities

• Define system design specifications and hardware functional specifications.
• Design and validate board-level digital circuits.
• Manage environmental and compliance testing, certifications, and reports.

Skills

High-speed board design

Verilog RTL development

Signal integrity considerations

Power integrity considerations

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Board-level debug

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Define high-level system design specifications and create hardware functional specifications.
• Design, bring up, and validate board-level digital circuits for networking, embedded, and optical products.
• Develop CPLD and glue logic using Verilog RTL.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering on mechanical and thermal solutions, as well as system assembly and integration.
• Partner with product operations and product management teams to support product development and delivery.
• Drive the qualification of new optical components and sustain existing optical solutions, including transceivers and passive splitters.
• Lead the design of new hardware products and support sustaining engineering for existing products.
• Select and qualify components to meet product performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Coordinate prototype builds and validation activities with contract manufacturers and JDM/ODM/OEM partners.
• Support critical customer escalations related to hardware performance and product issues.
• Manage environmental and compliance testing, certifications, and reports, and assist customers with compliance‑related requests.

What You’ve Done

• Earned a BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Built 10+ years of design experience in networking products, embedded systems, or optical products.
• Developed expertise in high‑speed board design, including signal integrity and power integrity considerations.
• Gained experience designing low‑noise, high‑efficiency onboard power regulators.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Verilog RTL development.
• Applied strong board‑level debug and validation skills in complex hardware environments.
• Used lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for design validation and troubleshooting.
• Written product specifications, test plans, and test procedures to support development and qualification.
• Worked effectively with cross‑functional teams, including software, manufacturing, and product stakeholders.

Who You Are

• A strong problem solver who can identify issues, gather data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative teammate who works effectively across global and cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Focused on delivering high‑quality hardware solutions that support both customer needs and business objectives.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and/or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at (669) 240‑2248.