Principle Hardware Design Engineer - Systems Engineering

Principle Hardware Design Engineer - Systems Engineering

Santa Clara, United States | Posted on 05/26/2026

Join a team shaping the future of high-speed semiconductor and system design.

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineer to join a world-class Central Engineering organization focused on next-generation high-speed systems and PCB design. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced semiconductor technologies supporting industries including networking, automotive, storage, and security.

In this highly visible role, you’ll contribute to the design and validation of cutting-edge reference platforms and high‑speed systems operating at industry‑leading speeds. You’ll collaborate with signal integrity, package design, silicon, and systems teams to develop complex PCIe Gen5/Gen6 platforms and enterprise reference systems that push technological boundaries.

If you enjoy solving challenging hardware design problems, working with advanced SI/PI tools, and contributing to innovative products used globally, this role offers exceptional technical depth and career growth.

• Work on industry‑leading PCIe Gen5/Gen6 and high‑speed SERDES technologies
• Be part of a highly respected central engineering organization influencing multiple business units
• Collaborate with top‑tier silicon, package, SI, and systems engineers
• Design complex validation and reference platforms used across global products
• Exposure to advanced signal integrity and power integrity technologies
• Opportunity to work directly with customers and industry partners

• Design and develop high‑speed PCIe Gen5/Gen6 reference boards and enterprise systems
• Define signal integrity (SI) requirements and implementation guidelines for internal and external design teams
• Perform SI and PI simulations to ensure optimal board and package performance
• Design and implement low‑voltage, high‑current multiphase power solutions
• Develop schematics and work closely with PCB layout teams throughout implementation
• Collaborate with RTL, package, characterization, and validation teams
• Support board bring‑up, debugging, and system validation activities
• Select components, connectors, cables, and clock distribution architectures
• Interface with external vendors and customers to support implementation and troubleshooting efforts
• Drive technical decisions related to board architecture and system design

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5–10 years of experience

OR

• Master’s/PhD with 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Experience leading Signal Integrity engineering initiatives
• Strong expertise in:
• High‑speed differential pair design
• PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 technologies
• High‑speed PCB design and validation
• Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis
• Reference board development for chip validation
• Deep understanding of:
• Transmission lines
• Via structures
• High‑speed connectors
• Complex BGA package modeling
• Proficiency with SI/PI and EM tools such as:
• Sigrity
• SI Soft
• HFSS
• HSPICE
• Experience with 25
  
  Gbps+ SERDES analysis
• Familiarity with:
• Real‑time oscilloscopes
• TDR
• VBA
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Cadence preferred)
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills

• Experience with ADS, QSI/QDC, or Hyper Lynx
• Experience performing Power Integrity simulations
• Familiarity with cloud compute systems and enterprise server architectures
• Experience with PCIe CEM sockets and EDSFF systems
• Mechanical design awareness related to board implementation
• Experience collaborating with package characterization and validation teams

The ideal candidate is a technically strong hardware engineer with deep expertise in high‑speed systems, signal integrity, and advanced PCB design. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and are excited by the opportunity to influence next‑generation semiconductor platforms.

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