Etched · 1 day ago
PCB Layout Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, delivering high performance and lower costs. The PCB Layout Engineer will design and optimize printed circuit boards for high-speed signaling and power distribution in data center products, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead the design and optimization of high-speed PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro, tailored for 100G signaling. Implement strategies for impedance matching, trace routing, and crosstalk mitigation, resulting in robust designs that meet the stringent performance demands of modern data centers
Develop and implement power distribution networks for cutting-edge data center hardware. Design power planes, decoupling strategies, and thermal management solutions to support high-performance systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency under heavy operational loads
Manage the design of complex High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB stack-ups for multi-layer boards. Integrate blind/buried vias and microvias to meet the advanced technological requirements of data center systems, enhancing signal integrity and achieving compact form factors
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate PCB designs within the overall system architecture. Provide key input during design reviews to optimize performance, ensure manufacturability, and align with system-level objectives in a data center environment
Qualification
Required
Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
Are equipped with 10 years of experience in PCB layout design with a focus on high-speed signaling, power distribution, and HDI stack-ups, ideally for high-performance data center products
Demonstrate proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB design tools
Command in-depth knowledge of high-speed digital design principles, including signal integrity and impedance control
Have Experience with complex HDI PCB design and manufacturing processes
Understand power distribution network design and thermal management techniques, particularly for data center applications
Are excellent at problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch + dinner in our office
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$625.36MKey Investors
StripesPrimary Venture Partners
2026-01-14Series Unknown· $500M
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M
Leadership Team
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
Robert Wachen
Co-Founder and President
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