The Staff Hardware Development Engineer will be a key member of our team, responsible for designing and developing high-performance hardware solutions. With a focus on board design, testing, and debugging, this role requires a strong understanding of EDA tools and hands-on experience in lab activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology.
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- Own hardware development across the full product lifecycle, including concept definition, architecture, detailed design, prototype bring-up, verification, qualification, production introduction, sustaining engineering, and field issue resolution.
- Design and develop high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits, including laser drivers, modulator drivers, transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), bias control circuits, clocking and PLL solutions, ADC/DAC interfaces, and low-noise power delivery systems.
- Develop high-speed PCB designs for 112G/224G PAM4 and coherent optical applications, including stack-up definition, impedance control, length matching, via and back-drill strategies, and connector selection.
- Apply expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, data converters, PLLs, low-noise design techniques, and power management architectures.
- Utilize knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, such as 56G/112G/224G PAM4, CEI, and OIF standards, as well as an understanding of coherent modulation concepts including QPSK, 16QAM, phase recovery, and frequency recovery.
- Apply RF and microwave fundamentals, including S-parameters, matching networks, noise figure, linearity, signal integrity, and clock distribution principles.
- Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), design-for-testability (DFT), reliability, serviceability, and cost optimization initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with signal integrity and power integrity specialists to perform SI/PI analysis and channel modeling, including S-parameter characterization, loss and crosstalk assessment, jitter and noise analysis, and power delivery network optimization for coherent DSP and high-speed SerDes applications.
- Analyze and address deterministic and random jitter, phase noise, clock quality, noise coupling mechanisms, equalization requirements, and timing margin considerations in high-speed systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including system architects, software engineers, product managers, manufacturing engineers, and validation teams, to ensure successful product integration and delivery.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry standards, and AI-enabled engineering practices. Drive innovation through the adoption of modern design methodologies, automation, and data-driven insights to accelerate product development and improve product quality.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in high-board design, testing, and debugging.
- Proficiency in EDA tools and hands-on experience in lab activities.
- Strong knowledge of hardware design principles and best practices.
- Experience with hardware debugging and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiarity with industry-standard design tools and simulation software.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in board design, testing, and debugging
- Proficiency in EDA tools and hands-on laboratory experience
- Strong knowledge of hardware design principles and best practices
- Experience with hardware debugging and troubleshooting techniques
- Familiarity with industry-standard design tools and simulation software
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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