PCB Layout Design Engineer

Etched; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Housing subsidy of $2,000/month

Daily lunch and dinner

Relocation support

Job summary

A high-tech company in San Jose is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to design high-performance printed circuit boards for data center products. This role requires expertise in high-speed signaling and PCB design tools, with a compensation range of $220,000 to $250,000 per year, along with additional benefits like housing subsidies and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in PCB layout design with a focus on high-speed signaling.
• In-depth knowledge of high-speed digital design principles.
• Experience with complex HDI PCB design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of high-speed PCB layouts.
• Develop power distribution networks for data center hardware.
• Manage the design of complex HDI PCB stack-ups.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate PCB designs.

Skills

High-speed signaling

PCB design

Power distribution

HDI design

Signal integrity

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Overview

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep chain-of-thought reasoning.

We’re seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our high-performance data center products. As a PCB Layout Engineer at Etched, you will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Cadence Allegro PCB design tools. Your primary focus will be on high-speed signaling, including 100G applications, power distribution, large BGA ball-map breakouts and complex HDI PCB stack-ups for high-performance data center products. Your expertise will ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of high-speed PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro, tailored for 100G signaling. Implement strategies for impedance matching, trace routing, and crosstalk mitigation, resulting in robust designs that meet the stringent performance demands of modern data centers.
• Develop and implement power distribution networks for cutting-edge data center hardware. Design power planes, decoupling strategies, and thermal management solutions to support high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency under heavy operational loads.
• Manage the design of complex High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB stack-ups for multi-layer boards. Integrate blind/buried vias and microvias to meet the advanced technological requirements of data center systems, enhancing signal integrity and achieving compact form factors.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate PCB designs within the overall system architecture. Provide input during design reviews to optimize performance, ensure manufacturability, and align with system-level objectives in a data center environment.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Are equipped with 10 years of experience in PCB layout design with a focus on high-speed signaling, power distribution, and HDI stack-ups, ideally for high-performance data center products.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB design tools
• Command in-depth knowledge of high-speed digital design principles, including signal integrity and impedance control.
• Have Experience with complex HDI PCB design and manufacturing processes.
• Understand power distribution network design and thermal management techniques, particularly for data center applications.
• Are excellent at problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range
$220,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus and Stock options

Compensation Range
225,000 - $275,000

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to West San Jose