Senior PCB Layout Lead for AI Accelerator HW

Engg; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras Systems is seeking an exceptional PCB Layout Lead to own the physical implementation of complex, high‑performance printed circuit boards for AI systems. This role translates schematics and engineering requirements into production‑ready layouts, optimizing signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

The position is remote with Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) preference; base salary ranges from $210,000 to $230,000 annually, with potential bonus and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience laying out complex, high-speed, multilayer printed circuit boards.
• Expertise with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer and Constraint Manager; experience with Altium Designer or equivalent tools is also relevant.
• Strong knowledge of component placement, controlled-impedance routing, differential pairs, length matching, return-path continuity, and power distribution.
• Experience with dense BGA escape routing, HDI structures, blind and buried vias, microvias, via-in-pad, and backdrilling.
• Working knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal design, creepage and clearance, and high-current routing.
• Experience applying IPC standards and fabrication, assembly, test, and manufacturability requirements.
• Ability to create and review complete PCB fabrication and assembly release packages.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills with multi-disciplined teams.
• Experience working on server hardware, AI accelerators, hardware accelerator, datacenter, AI Hardware, enterprise product, GPU, CPU, TPU, server platform etc.

Responsibilities

• Own multilayer PCB layout from initial placement to fabrication and assembly release.
• Translate schematics and constraints into constraint-driven board designs using PCB tools.
• Define board stackups, impedance structures, routing rules, reference planes, return paths, and length/phase-matching constraints.
• Place and route high-speed digital, high-current power, and sensitive analog circuits, including dense BGA fanout and differential interfaces.
• Apply SI/PI best practices to minimize crosstalk, noise, and EMI.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to establish constraints and resolve layout issues.
• Work with fabrication partners to select materials, validate stackups, and improve yield and cost.
• Perform DFM/DFX checks and generate fabrication/assembly release packages.
• Maintain footprints, padstacks, libraries, standards, and release docs.
• Support prototypes, bring-up, failure analysis, and layout revisions through production.

Skills

PCB layout

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Thermal design

EMI/EMC

BGA routing

HDI structures

Via-in-pad

High-speed routing

Team collaboration

Server hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

Constraint Manager

Altium Designer

Allegro SKILL

Job description

Cerebras Systems is seeking an exceptional PCB Layout Lead to own the physical implementation of complex, high‑performance printed circuit boards for AI systems. This role translates schematics and engineering requirements into production‑ready layouts, optimizing signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

The position is remote with Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) preference; base salary ranges from $210,000 to $230,000 annually, with potential bonus and