Platform Hardware Engineer

4 Years ago • All levels

Devops

Job Description

As a Platform Hardware Engineer, you will own or participate in platform design for chip bring-up boards and final systems. Responsibilities include developing specifications based on end-user requirements, schematic capture, board block design, defining routing constraints, layout review, simulation, lab bring-up, test, and debugging. You will also conduct power and signal integrity analysis, high-speed interface characterization, and resolve system-level issues related to silicon validation and characterization.

Good To Have:

HDL experience

Must Have:

Knowledge of high-speed, high-power, system design
Knowledge of defining routing constraints for high-speed interfaces
Familiarity with board-level interfaces (I2C, SPI, DDR)
Design and analysis of power supplies and power integrity
Signal integrity analysis and measurement techniques
CPU/SOC/Microcontroller system architecture expertise
Test automation expertise using Python
Board level analog and digital circuit design
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in a team

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Positions are open for both senior and junior full-time engineers in platform and board design.

Responsibilities

As a Platform Hardware Engineer, you will own or participate in the following:
Platform design for chip bring-up boards and final systems
Developing specifications based on requirements from end users
Schematic capture, board block design, defining routing constraints, layout review and simulation
Lab bring-up, test, and debugging
Power and signal integrity analysis (with specialists)
High-speed interface characterization
Debugging system-level issues
Resolving system-level issues related to silicon validation and characterization

Requirements

We are looking for experienced engineers ready to tackle complex design challenges as well as junior engineers looking to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of high-speed, high-power, system design
Knowledge of defining routing constraints for high-speed interfaces
Familiarity with a variety of board-level interfaces: I2C, SPI, DDR, etc
Design and analysis of power supplies as well as power integrity analysis
Excellent signal integrity analysis and measurement techniquesCPU/SOC/Microcontroller system architecture expertise
Test automation expertise using Python
Board level analog and digital circuit design expertise
HDL experience is a plus
Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated.
Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.
Junior engineers should have experience designing small boards (schematic, layout, manufacturing, debug)
Senior engineers should have experience architecting high-end, multi-board platforms in parallel with silicon and product development

Education and Experience