Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout

Meta; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 173,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Staff PCB Layout Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex boards for data center and infrastructure hardware. You will define layout architecture and standards, and partner with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams from concept to mass production.

You will lead signal integrity and power integrity analyses, establish design rules for PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and SerDes, and guide multiple concurrent programs toward reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PCB layout experience for high-speed digital systems (infrastructure/data center hardware).
• Define PCB layout architecture, stack-up, impedance, and design rules for high-layer-count boards.
• Lead signal integrity and power integrity analysis and translate results into layout decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define PCB layout architecture and floorplanning for complex boards.
• Establish and own PCB design rules and constraints for high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes).
• Lead SI/PI analysis in collaboration with EE teams and drive layout decisions from simulations.
• Drive DFM reviews with contract manufacturers to meet yield and cost targets.
• Define and maintain organization-wide PCB layout standards and templates.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to resolve packaging, thermal, and enclosure integration issues.
• Provide guidance to other layout engineers across programs.
• Collaborate with supply chain and component teams to evaluate alternative components and footprints.
• Lead post-layout verification (E-R checks, DRCs) and pre-production bring-up.
• Evaluate and introduce new EDA tooling and fabrication technologies to improve quality and cycle time.

Skills

PCB Layout

High-Speed Design

Floorplanning

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

Design Rules

DFM Reviews

Packaging Constraints

Mentoring

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Mentor Xpedition

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking a Staff PCB Layout Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex printed circuit boards for large-scale infrastructure hardware. In this role, you will define layout architecture and establish engineering standards for high-speed digital, power delivery, and signal integrity-critical designs that power Meta's data center and infrastructure platforms. You will partner with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to shape board-level design strategy from concept through mass production, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.

Required Skills:

Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout Responsibilities:

1. Define PCB layout architecture and floorplanning strategies for complex, high-layer-count boards used in infrastructure and data center hardware




2. Establish and own PCB design rules, constraints, and layout guidelines for high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and SerDes




3. Lead signal integrity and power integrity analysis in collaboration with electrical engineering teams, driving layout decisions based on simulation results




4. Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators to ensure yield, reliability, and cost targets are met




5. Define and maintain organization-wide PCB layout standards, templates, and best practices adopted across infrastructure hardware programs




6. Collaborate with mechanical engineers to resolve board-level packaging constraints, thermal management requirements, and enclosure integration challenges




7. Provide technical guidance to other layout engineers across multiple concurrent infrastructure hardware programs




8. Partner with supply chain and component engineering teams to evaluate and qualify alternative components and footprints




9. Lead post-layout verification activities including design rule checks, electrical rule checks, and pre-production board bring-up support




10. Evaluate and introduce new EDA tooling, layout methodologies, and fabrication technologies to improve design quality and cycle time

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 8+ years of experience in PCB layout design for high-speed digital systems, including boards with DDR, PCIe, or high-speed SerDes interfaces




2. 8+ years of experience with industry-standard EDA layout tools such as Cadence Allegro, Mentor Xpedition, or equivalent




3. Experience defining PCB stack-up configurations, impedance control strategies, and design rule constraints for high-layer-count boards




4. Experience collaborating with signal integrity and power integrity teams to translate simulation results into layout implementation decisions




5. Experience leading PCB layout efforts across the full product development lifecycle from schematic capture through manufacturing release

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience designing PCBs for data center infrastructure hardware including server, storage, or networking platforms




2. Experience with high-speed (100Gbps+) signal interfaces




3. Experience establishing layout centers of excellence or defining team-wide PCB design standards across multiple concurrent programs




4. Experience with complex designs using custom ASICs

Public Compensation:

$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affciative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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