Digital HW Design Engineer, Data Center

As a Hardware Engineer in the IP Routing group, you will be responsible for the design of new switching and routing platforms for service provider and data center markets. This position requires a motivated and disciplined engineer who can manage complex board-level designs from concept through release to production. This position requires deep knowledge of high-speed digital design, and the ability to effectively drive and collaborate with a team of hardware, diagnostics, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power systems, manufacturing and manufacturing test engineers to bring new products from concept through production.

• Design cutting edge switching and routing platforms based on silicon from industry‑leading suppliers.
• Drive and manage your design through the development process from concept to production release.
• Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and drive PCB layout for performance and manufacturability.
• Verify prototype hardware signal quality, function, and operation under extended thermal and environmental conditions.
• Drive HW/SW integration and perform functional verification to ensure product meets feature and performance requirements.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications and test plans to enable the larger cross‑functional team.
• Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and support to junior engineers and other team members.
• Drive innovation by assessing emerging technologies and contributing to the strategic technology roadmap.

• BSEE/MSEE and 10+ years of experience in board‑level hardware design with a focus on high‑speed, high‑density digital design.
• Expertise with schematic design and PCB layout.
• Strong debug and lab skills, including test development and verification.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with clock and synchronization design and verification.

• Experience with stack‑up design, signal integrity simulation, and power circuitry.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI/Safety and ITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standards.
• Programming/Scripting ability (C/Python).

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If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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