Senior PCB Layout Engineer – High-Density, High-Speed HDI

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced PCB layout engineer to own end-to-end layouts for data-center server boards, with a focus on high-density designs, controlled impedance, length matching and minimal crosstalk.

You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers to define stack-ups, review schematics, and enforce design rules across HDI via technology (blind/buried). Allegro proficiency is required; 10-14 years CAD experience and strong communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Allegro PCB and CAD software proficiency required.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed PCB layouts (DDR5/PCIe is a plus).
• HDI micro-via (blind/buried) technology experience preferred.
• Ability to review schematics and provide layout-driven feedback to engineers.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical teams on board stack-up and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs.
• Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like DDR5, PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 3.2+ with impedance control.
• Develop and enforce layout rules for HS digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains.
• Review schematics and provide layout feedback on placement and routing strategies.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers on board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up.
• Lead design-for-manufacturability reviews with fabricators to ensure yield and reliability.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed routing

HDI via technology

Power delivery design

Schematic feedback

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced PCB layout engineer to own end-to-end layouts for data-center server boards, with a focus on high-density designs, controlled impedance, length matching and minimal crosstalk.

You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers to define stack-ups, review schematics, and enforce design rules across HDI via technology (blind/buried). Allegro proficiency is required; 10-14 years CAD experience and strong communication are expected.