We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Layout Engineer to maintain electronic component libraries and develop printed circuit board layouts. This role works closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, procurement, and NPI to ensure component data and PCB designs are accurate, consistent, and ready for production.
This position is in Austin, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, verify, and maintain schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and associated 3D models.
- Validate component pin assignments, dimensions, land patterns, and library attributes against manufacturer documentation.
- Maintain library naming conventions, revision control, and component approval processes.
- Develop PCB layouts from approved schematics, including component placement, routing, stackup coordination, and design rule setup.
- Collaborate with engineers to address electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
- Run design rule checks, resolve layout issues, and participate in design reviews.
- Prepare fabrication and assembly deliverables, including Gerber or ODB++ files, drill files, drawings, and pick-and-place data.
- Coordinate with PCB fabricators and assembly suppliers to resolve manufacturing questions.
- Support engineering changes and maintain accurate release documentation.
- Work with procurement and engineering to identify obsolete components and evaluate suitable alternatives.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with setting up PCB design and electronic component library management.
- Proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD.
- Ability to interpret schematics, component datasheets, and mechanical drawings.
- Working knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, and design for manufacturability.
- Familiarity with relevant IPC standards for PCB design and component land patterns.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience with multilayer, high-density, mixed-signal, and high-speed PCB designs.
- Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
- College degree, technical training, or equivalent practical experience in PCB layout
USA Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Skills Required
- Experience setting up PCB designs and managing electronic component libraries
- Proficiency with Cadence Allegro and OrCAD
- Ability to interpret schematics, component datasheets, and mechanical drawings
- Working knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, and design for manufacturability
- Familiarity with IPC standards for PCB design and component land patterns
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience with multilayer, high-density, mixed-signal, and high-speed PCB designs
- Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations
- College degree, technical training, or equivalent practical experience in PCB layout
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage starts day one in the U.S. with dental/vision and mental‑health support, and private medical insurance with wellbeing resources is highlighted in other regions. These offerings indicate robust core health protection.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a true‑up) and matched pension schemes up to 5% in the UK (and 4% in Poland). This breadth signals meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working hours, trust‑based or “unlimited annual leave” in some regions, and U.S. flexible PTO with 11 paid holidays are emphasized. These provisions point to wide‑ranging time‑off options.
Graphcore Insights
What We Do
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Why Work With Us
Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.
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