Technical Manager

Edgecore Networks Corporation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgecore Networks Corporation in Gurugram is seeking a senior hardware design leader to drive networking switch hardware development and QA. You will guide cross-functional design reviews, coordinate with engineering and suppliers, and own system architecture and block diagrams for datacenter switches.

You will perform schematic/PCB reviews, drive system bring-up, debug at the hardware level, and support pilot runs with manufacturing partners. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in networking hardware system design or Server/HPC design.
• Experience in datacenter switches or Server/HPC platforms, with knowledge of: High-speed Ethernet switches (25G+), CPU platforms, Schematic and PCB layout design/review, Hardware bring-up, Troubleshooting and debugging.
• Experience working with software platform teams on System bring-up, Software porting, and device configuration at the register level.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical product specifications and lead cross-functional design and review meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and manage hardware development projects, and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders.
• Work with major Networking ASIC and CPU suppliers to define system architecture and develop system block diagrams.
• Responsible for networking switch hardware design, including: Schematic and PCB layout review; System bring-up; Debugging and troubleshooting; Pilot run support and production yield ramp-up with manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all NPI phases to bring products to market.
• Triage, debug, and perform root cause analysis for major customer issues during the product sustaining phase.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and technical innovation projects.
• Develop and deliver training programs for new hires to cultivate qualified hardware engineers.

Skills

Strong English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Hardware design

System bring-up

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Schematic and PCB layout

Troubleshooting

Register-level debugging

Software porting

Manufacturing liaison

Job description

• Develop technical product specifications and lead cross-functional design and review meetings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and manage hardware development projects, and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders.
• Work with major Networking ASIC and CPU suppliers to define system architecture and develop system block diagrams.
• Responsible for networking switch hardware design, including:
  • Schematic and PCB layout review
  • System bring-up
  • Debugging and troubleshooting
  • Pilot run support and production yield ramp-up with manufacturing partners
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Industrial Design (ID), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Compliance, and Supply Chain Management (SCM), throughout all New Product Introduction (NPI) phases to successfully bring products to market.
• Triage, debug, and perform root cause analysis for major customer issues during the product sustaining phase.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and technical innovation projects.
• Develop and deliver training programs for new hires to cultivate qualified hardware engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in networking hardware system design or Server/HPC (High Performance Computing) system design.
• Experience in datacenter switches or Server/HPC platforms, with knowledge of:
  • High-speed Ethernet switches (25G and above)
  • CPU platforms (Intel, AMD, and ARM)
  • Schematic and PCB layout design/review
  • Hardware bring-up
  • Troubleshooting and debugging
• Experience working with software platform teams on:
  • System bring-up
  • Software porting
  • Device configuration and debugging at the register level
• Strong English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with networking technologies and related concepts.
• Experience taking products from development through production ramp-up.
• Experience collaborating with teams across multiple time zones.
• Excellent communication and strategic planning skills, with a high level of self-motivation and strong execution capability.