Senior PCB Layout Engineer: High-Speed & Power

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

Job summary

Accler8 Talent is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to develop complex boards for AI hardware and HPC systems. You will lead layout from planning through manufacturing release, focusing on dense multilayer boards, high-speed interconnects, and robust power distribution.

Collaborate with hardware, packaging, and SI/PI engineers, and coordinate with external manufacturers. You’ll contribute to prototype bring-up and drive design checks with automation and scripting to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PCB layout experience.
• Dense multilayer boards with high-speed signals.
• Knowledge of impedance, return paths, crosstalk, timing constraints.
• Experience preparing fabrication and assembly deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB layout, including layer stack, impedance, placement, routing, and production docs.
• Develop routing and breakout strategies for large, fine-pitch BGA devices.
• Implement power distribution layouts for high current and thermal needs.
• Translate electrical and mechanical requirements into layout constraints with the team.
• Coordinate manufacturability and assembly reviews with PCB suppliers.
• Support prototype evaluation, troubleshooting, and board revisions.
• Improve layout productivity via scripting, automation, and CAD enhancements.

Skills

PCB Layout

High-Speed Signals

Power Integrity

Impedance Control

CAD Tools

Tools

Allegro

Xpedition

Altium

Job description

Accler8 Talent is seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to develop complex boards for AI hardware and HPC systems. You will lead layout from planning through manufacturing release, focusing on dense multilayer boards, high-speed interconnects, and robust power distribution.

Collaborate with hardware, packaging, and SI/PI engineers, and coordinate with external manufacturers. You’ll contribute to prototype bring-up and drive design checks with automation and scripting to boost productivity.