emergiTEL is hiring a Hardware Design Principal Engineer (Signal Integrity) for our client in the semiconductor technology industry. This is a Permanent role.
Compensation: $225,000 - $275,000 USD per year
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Job Description 
Your Team, Your Impact

• Join the Central Engineering organization, the core IP hub supporting Automotive, Storage, Security, and Networking business units.
• Be part of a PCB engineering team designing advanced validation and reference boards for next-generation high-speed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design PCIe Gen5/Gen6 reference and validation boards.
• Define signal integrity (SI) specifications and design guidelines.
• Perform SI simulations and analysis for high-speed designs.
• Collaborate with package, RTL, SI/PI, and characterization teams.
• Design and implement power architectures (low-voltage, high-current SMPS).
• Capture schematics and guide PCB layout execution.
• Support chip bring-up, validation, and debugging activities.
• Develop enterprise server reference platforms using PCIe CEM and EDSFF.
• Select components, connectors, cables, and clocking solutions.
• Work with external vendors and customers on design implementation.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5–10 years of experience, or Master’s/PhD with 3–5 years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Lead Signal Integrity Engineer.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic fundamentals.
• Expertise in high-speed differential pair design (PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6, PAM-4).
• Experience working with 25 Gbps SERDES.
• Hands-on experience with SI/EM tools (e.g., Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, ADS, HyperLynx).
• Knowledge of PCB design challenges for high-speed interfaces.
• Proficiency with HSPICE, TDR, and real-time oscilloscopes.
• Ability to define SI constraints for PCB routing and layout teams.
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with power integrity (PI) analysis and simulations.
• Familiarity with SMPS power design (multi-phase regulators).
• Experience with cloud compute systems and enterprise server platforms.
• Knowledge of mechanical design concepts.
• Experience working with package design and chip vendors.
• Familiarity with tools such as QSI/QDC or VBA scripting.
• Experience supporting board bring-up and validation labs.

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Vacancy Status 
This is an active position currently open for hiring. 
Use of Artificial Intelligence 
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
Equal Opportunity
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.