Senior Hardware Design Engineer 100G/200G Networking

Vedasoft Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vedasoft Inc. seeks a Hardware Design Engineer to lead networking hardware projects onsite in Santa Clara or ROSEVILLE, CA, with involvement across FPGA, SI/PI, and high-speed interfaces. The role emphasizes taking products from concept to production and collaborating with CAD, software, and test teams.

The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or MSEE and 6+ years of hardware experience, especially in 100G/200G PAM4 Ethernet switching and multi-layer PCB design.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE is required.
• 6+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Experience designing networking hardware with 100G/200G PAM4 Ethernet switching.
• Embedded x86/ARM system design is highly desirable.
• Experience designing 20+ layer boards with 50G+ signals and advanced PCB tech (HDI, lamination, ultra-low-loss materials).
• Experience working with multi-phase DC/DC converters for high current transients.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as DDR and PCIe.
• Writing specifications and schematics for high-complexity boards.
• Collaborating with CAD designers on layout and routing.
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity tools (S-parameters, TDRs, VNAs).
• Mass production DFM experience.
• FPGA design and Verilog-based system simulation.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and bringing products from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design from concept to production.
• Define and verify high-speed interfaces and power delivery for complex boards.
• Collaborate with software/test teams to bring-up and debug systems.

Skills

PAM4 Ethernet switching

Embedded x86/ARM design

High-speed interfaces DDR/PCIe

Signal integrity concepts

FPGA design

CAD design

Network hardware design

Board bring-up

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Job description

Vedasoft Inc. seeks a Hardware Design Engineer to lead networking hardware projects onsite in Santa Clara or ROSEVILLE, CA, with involvement across FPGA, SI/PI, and high-speed interfaces. The role emphasizes taking products from concept to production and collaborating with CAD, software, and test teams.

The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or MSEE and 6+ years of hardware experience, especially in 100G/200G PAM4 Ethernet switching and multi-layer PCB design.