Job Details

Role: Systems Architect (PCB)

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Type: Fulltime

Job description:

• Drives end-to-end development of high-level architecture of FPGA platform hardware and translates platform-level requirements to circuit and component-level specifications ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Review of the multi-disciplinary platform-level (Landing Zone) requirements and translating into design.
• Design and implement high-speed digital interfaces, including PCIe, DDR4/5, Ethernet, and SERDES, ensuring signal integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborates with System & IP architects, other platform hardware design engineers, hardware verification engineers, technical project managers, and technicians to plan and lead seamless platform hardware and firmware integration for smoother power-on and debug activities.
• Applies design expertise to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and software compatibility.
• Theoretical & practical assessment of feedback from other functions (Like verification, validation, manufacturing, and customer) to improve design.
• Performs schematic capture, circuit trace routing rules, PCB layout oversight from feasibility to board tape-out, and coordinate with fabrication vendors to ensure timely and accurate board production.
• Conducts thorough testing and validation of hardware designs, utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal integrity analyzers.
• BOM analyses like cost Vs availability & design trade-offs at the board and system levels.
• Resolves bring-up issues to deliver high-quality boards and platforms for customers.
• Develops comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and test procedures, to support product development and customer usage.
• Stays abreast of emerging FPGA technologies and industry trends to inform design decisions and maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelors or Masters in Electronics & Communication with 10+ years of experience
• EDA tool exposure (Concept HDL, OrCAD, Allegro, Ansys, Hyper Lynx)
• Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog, and experience with FPGA development tools like Vivado or Quartus.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, signal integrity, and power distribution.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with mixed-signal design and integration of analog components.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and software development for FPGA-based solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements for electronic hardware.
• Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams