Principal HW Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Software
The Role
Lead hardware engineering across the complete product lifecycle, including feasibility analysis, architecture, schematic design, bill of materials release, board bring-up, validation, debugging, qualification, production ramp-up, and field support. Collaborate with system, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable products. Troubleshoot hardware issues using laboratory equipment, guide engineering teams technically, and support high-speed interfaces, optical modules, memory systems, power supplies, and EMI/EMC compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Your responsibilities will span the complete product lifecycle—from understanding and translating product and system requirements into robust hardware designs, through detailed design, implementation, validation, and debugging. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including system, firmware, software, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless integration and high reliability. The role also involves supporting qualification, production ramp‑up, and deployment, ultimately seeing the product successfully released and performing in the field.

Responsibilities
  • Feasibility analysis during architecture phase
  • Design hardware that meets requirements
  • Schematic entry, BoM release, support layout engineer and support MFG team during prototyping
  • Board bring-up, functional testing, support cross functional teams during system testing and debugging issues
  • Debug field issues of released products
  • Technically guide the team
  • Work on latest trends 

Qualifications

Must-Have-Skill

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience with Concept HDL schematic entry
  • Experience in designing systems with Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, FPGAs and CPLDs
  • Experience with OTN processors/framers is a bonus
  • Excellent knowledge of high speed interfaces like PAM4, PCIe, DRR4, SATA, USB, SGMII etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of various memories (DDR, NAND, NOR etc)
  • Experience in designing boards with optical modules (SFP, QSFP, QSFP28, QSFP-DD etc.)
  • Excellent knowledge of SI and PI concepts, hands-on with SI / PI tools is a bonus
  • Experience in designing on-board power supplies
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment like high-speed oscilloscope, signal source analyzer, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, bode analyzer etc.
  • Experience in EMI / EMC tests
  • Experience with troubleshooting/root cause techniques in lab, assembly house and field issues
  • Very good communication and documentation skills

    Nice to Have

  • Experience in EMI / EMC tests
  • Experience with troubleshooting/root cause techniques in lab, assembly house and field issues


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Skills Required

  • At least 10 years of experience with Concept HDL schematic entry
  • Experience designing systems with microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and CPLDs
  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces including PAM4, PCIe, DDR4, SATA, USB, and SGMII
  • Knowledge of DDR, NAND, NOR, and other memory technologies
  • Experience designing boards with SFP, QSFP, QSFP28, and QSFP-DD optical modules
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts
  • Experience designing on-board power supplies
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, signal source analyzers, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and Bode analyzers
  • Experience with EMI/EMC testing
  • Experience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis in laboratories, assembly houses, and field environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Experience with OTN processors or framers
  • Hands-on experience with SI/PI tools

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  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is positioned as a global minimum policy offering at least 90 days of paid leave with return-to-work protections, regardless of gender. Feedback suggests this establishes a strong baseline for new parents across locations.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage commonly includes medical and disability insurance, alongside a global life-insurance commitment being implemented. Feedback suggests these elements create a solid core of protection within the total package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Work-life balance is supported by flexible or hybrid work options plus wellness programs, occupational health services, gyms, and around-the-clock support in some locations. Feedback suggests this breadth elevates day-to-day quality of life and makes the benefits feel above average.

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