Senior Layout PCB Engineer

Tek Tree LLC; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and optimizing high-performance printed circuit boards for data center products, focusing on high-speed signaling and power distribution. You will lead projects using Cadence Allegro tools, ensuring designs meet rigorous performance and reliability standards. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with engineering teams and contribute to cutting-edge technology. If you have a passion for engineering and a strong background in PCB layout design, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision packages

Housing subsidy of $2,000/month

Daily lunch and dinner in the office

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in PCB layout design focused on high-speed signaling.
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro and knowledge of HDI PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-speed PCB layouts for 100G signaling.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate PCB designs within system architecture.

Skills

PCB Layout Design

High-Speed Signaling

Power Distribution

HDI PCB Stack-Ups

Signal Integrity

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degrees or certifications

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

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, 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 signalling, 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.

Representative Projects

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 Maybe a Good Fit If You

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB design tools.
4. Command in-depth knowledge of high-speed digital design principles, including signal integrity and impedance control.
5. Have experience with complex HDI PCB design and manufacturing processes.
6. Understand power distribution network design and thermal management techniques, particularly for data center applications.
7. Are excellent at problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.

We are a fully in-person team in Cupertino, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with 100% of premium covered, 90% for dependents.
• 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 Cupertino.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing