Senior Hardware Engineer / Hardware Architect – High-Speed Board Design

Xsight Labs; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xsight Labs in the United States is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead end-to-end design of advanced high-speed boards, from concept through production and mass manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with system-level thinking, strong board-level expertise, and a track record of delivering boards from concept to production.

You will work on 224G SerDes, PCIe Gen7, and DDR5, collaborating with SI/PI teams, mechanical, firmware, FPGA, ODM partners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in high-speed board design.
• Proven experience leading boards from concept to production.
• Deep knowledge of PCIe, SerDes, and DDR interfaces.
• Experience with ODM/manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Own full hardware lifecycle from concept to production.
• Lead high-speed board designs including 224G SerDes, PCIe Gen7, and DDR5.
• Develop schematics and layouts using Cadence tools.
• Collaborate with SI/PI teams, FPGA, firmware, ODM partners, and manufacturing.
• Mentor junior HW engineers and lead the HW team.
• Engage with ODM/EMS for bring-up and issue resolution.

Skills

High-speed interfaces

Power delivery

Leadership

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD Capture

Cadence Allegro

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the end-to-end design of advanced high-speed boards, from concept and architecture through production and mass manufacturing.

This role involves working on cutting-edge interconnect technologies, including 224G SerDes, PCIe Gen5-7, and DDR5, while collaborating closely with SI/PI teams, mechanical engineering, firmware, FPGA, and ODM partners.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong system-level thinking and deep board-level expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full hardware lifecycle: system concept, architecture, schematic, layout, bring-up, validation, and production
• Lead high-speed board designs supporting:
  • 224G SerDes
  • PCIe Gen7
  • DDR5 (RDIMM/SODIMM/Soldered down)
• Drive schematic and layout development using:
  • Cadence OrCAD Capture
  • Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
• Architect and review power delivery solutions, including:
  • VRM selection and topology
  • Power sequencing and inrush control
  • Load-step response, transient analysis, and efficiency
• Work closely with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) teams on:
  • Channel budgeting, insertion loss, crosstalk
  • Return loss, jitter, equalization strategy
• Interface with FPGA team, with strong advantage for:
  • Intel (Altera) FPGAs
  • High-speed transceivers and memory interfaces
• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
  • Mechanical engineers (form factor, thermal, constraints)
  • Firmware and validation teams
  • Manufacturing and test
  • PCB vendor stackup and materials
• Lead engagement with ODM / EMS partners, including:
  • Design reviews
  • DFM / DFA / DFT
  • Bring-up and issue resolution
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the HW team

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in high-speed board design (worked on DC switch)
• Proven experience leading boards from concept to production
• Deep knowledge of:
  • High-speed interfaces (PCIe, SerDes, DDR)
  • Multi-rail power architectures and VRMs
• Strong proficiency in:
  • OrCAD Capture
  • Cadence Allegro
• Solid understanding of:
  • High-speed routing constraints
  • Stack-up design and materials
• SI/PI fundamentals and validation methodologies
• Experience working with ODM/manufacturing partners
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Advantages (Nice to Have)

• Experience with 224G / 112G / 56G SerDes designs
• PCIe Gen5 - Gen7 enablement or pre-compliance experience
• Hands-on experience with Intel (Altera) FPGA platforms
• Background in Networking, or data-center hardware
• Experience with compliance testing and high-speed lab equipment

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in high-speed board design (worked on DC switch)
• Proven experience leading boards from concept to production
• Deep knowledge of:
  • High-speed interfaces (PCIe, SerDes, DDR)
  • Multi-rail power architectures and VRMs
• Strong proficiency in:
  • OrCAD Capture
  • Cadence Allegro
• Solid understanding of:
  • High-speed routing constraints
  • Stack-up design and materials
• SI/PI fundamentals and validation methodologies
• Experience working with ODM/manufacturing partners
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Advantages (Nice to Have)

• Experience with 224G / 112G / 56G SerDes designs
• PCIe Gen5 - Gen7 enablement or pre-compliance experience
• Hands-on experience with Intel (Altera) FPGA platforms
• Background in Networking, or data-center hardware
• Experience with compliance testing and high-speed lab equipment