Senior Design Lead - Allegro PCB Job San Mateo area,California USA,Engineering

The Senior Design Lead for Allegro PCB plays a critical role in Designing Server board PCB design.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs used in data center server boards
Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like HBM, DDR4/5, PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 3.2 or higher, with attention to controlled impedance, length matching, and crosstalk mitigation
Develop and enforce layout design rules for high-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains within tightly constrained wearable form factors
Collaborate with electrical engineers to review schematics and provide layout-driven feedback on component placement, power distribution network design, and signal routing strategies
Partner with mechanical engineers to resolve physical constraints including board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up definition
Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators to ensure layouts meet yield and reliability targets
Maintain and improve PCB design standards, layer stack-up libraries, and footprint libraries to support scalable development across multiple hardware programs
Support by providing layout documentation, net tracing support, and design revision analysis for prototype and production boards

Skill Requirements

Advanced Proficiency In Allegro Pcb For Pcb Layout And Design.

Strong Knowledge Of Cad Software For 2D And 3D Design Applications.

10-14 years of CAD experience, Cadence Allegro Layout tool 23.1 and above experience is mandatory

Hands on experience in HDI micro via (Blind/Buried) technology

Intel or high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred

High complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred

Ability to deliver PCB CAD layout of High Density, High Speed memory designs (DDR5/LPDDR5), PCIe Gen 5 or Gen 6, Power Delivery, Mixed Analog/Digital

Deep knowledge of CES (Constraint Editor) and high-speed constraint driven designs, DFA/DFM/DFT knowledge to adhere to Quality PCB fabrication and assembly assurance

Strong Communication And Presentation Abilities To Effectively Convey Design Concepts

Other Requirements

Optional But Valuable: IPC (Institute Of Printed Circuits) Certification For PCB Design.
Optional But Valuable:
Cad Software Certifications Relevant To PCB Design.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services.

Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March
2026totaled $14.7billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

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