Senior Hardware Architect, x86 Systems

Celestica Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Principal, Hardware Engineer at Celestica in Austin, TX will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex x86-based systems, guiding architecture from concept to volume manufacturing and ensuring robust product delivery.

You will drive board-level design, high-speed interfaces, and system integration, acting as a SME in CPU design while collaborating with internal teams and manufacturing partners to deliver performance, quality, and reliability for demanding workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years hardware design experience.
• Experience with x86 server/storage hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of x86-based server/storage solutions.
• Drive architecture and board-level design.
• Oversee bring-up, debugging, and validation (DVT).
• Act as SME in CPU design and integration.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure designs meet Celestica standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Hardware design

X86 expertise

System integration

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

PCIe Gen5/6

DDR5

SERDES

Job description

The Principal, Hardware Engineer at Celestica in Austin, TX will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex x86-based systems, guiding architecture from concept to volume manufacturing and ensuring robust product delivery.

You will drive board-level design, high-speed interfaces, and system integration, acting as a SME in CPU design while collaborating with internal teams and manufacturing partners to deliver performance, quality, and reliability for demanding workloads.