PCB Layout Engineer

Etched.ai, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits

Housing subsidy of $2k per month

Relocation support

Daily lunch + dinner in the office

Various wellness benefits

Job summary

Etched.ai, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to design high-performance data center products. In this role, you will utilize Cadence Allegro to optimize layouts for high-speed signaling including 100G applications, manage power distribution networks, and handle complex HDI PCB designs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of PCB layout experience. Benefits include generous medical packages, housing subsidies, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in PCB layout design focused on high-speed signaling.
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB design tools.
• In-depth knowledge of signal integrity and impedance control.
• Experience with complex HDI PCB design and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of power distribution network design and thermal management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-speed signaling expertise

PCB design using Cadence Allegro

Power distribution design

Signal integrity knowledge

Complex HDI PCB design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Advanced degrees or certifications

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

About Etched

Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose‑built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and 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 & parallel chain‑of‑thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top‑tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.

Job Summary

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.

Key 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 key input during design reviews to optimize performance, ensure manufacturability, and align with system‑level objectives in a data center environment.

You may be a good fit if you

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage

  • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits

• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office

• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)

• Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more

• Daily lunch + dinner in our office