Senior PCB Layout Engineer for High-Speed Computing

Acceler8 Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accler8 Talent partners with an AI hardware company to hire an experienced PCB Layout Engineer for developing complex boards used in high-performance computing systems. You’ll manage layout from planning to release, handling dense component placement, high-speed interconnects, and power distribution.

You'll collaborate with hardware, packaging, and SI/PI engineers, plus external manufacturers. You’ll also contribute to prototype bring-up and help resolve board-level issues throughout the design

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PCB layout experience for complex computing or networking hardware.
• Experience with dense multilayer boards carrying high-speed signals and power loads.
• Knowledge of controlled impedance, return paths, crosstalk, timing, and vias.
• Ability to translate requirements into layout constraints and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB layout activities: layer stack, impedance, placement, routing, and production docs.
• Develop routing/breakout strategies for large, fine-pitch BGA devices.
• Implement power distribution layouts to meet current/thermal needs.
• Translate electrical/ mechanical requirements into layout constraints with teams.
• Coordinate reviews with PCB suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support prototype evaluation, troubleshooting, and revisions.
• Improve layout productivity via scripting, automation, and CAD improvements.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed signals

Power integrity

Impedance control

Via structures

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allegro

Xpedition

Altium

Job description

Accler8 Talent partners with an AI hardware company to hire an experienced PCB Layout Engineer for developing complex boards used in high-performance computing systems. You’ll manage layout from planning to release, handling dense component placement, high-speed interconnects, and power distribution.

You'll collaborate with hardware, packaging, and SI/PI engineers, plus external manufacturers. You’ll also contribute to prototype bring-up and help resolve board-level issues throughout the design