Senior Hardware Engineer / Hardware Architect – High-Speed Board Design
Xsight Labs is hiring a Senior Hardware Engineer/Architect in Giv'atayim to own high-speed board design end-to-end, from architecture and schematic/layout through bring-up, validation and production, targeting 224G SerDes, PCIe Gen5-7 and DDR5, using Cadence OrCAD Capture and Allegro alongside SI/PI, FPGA and ODM teams.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Giv'atayim, Tel Aviv District
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 10+ years hands-on experience in high-speed board design (worked on DC switch)
- Proven experience leading boards from concept to production
- Deep knowledge of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, SerDes, DDR)
- Deep knowledge of multi-rail power architectures and VRMs
- Strong proficiency in OrCAD Capture
- Strong proficiency in Cadence Allegro
- Solid understanding of high-speed routing constraints
- Solid understanding of stack-up design and materials
- Solid understanding of SI/PI fundamentals and validation methodologies
- Experience working with ODM/manufacturing partners
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Nice to have
- Experience with 224G / 112G / 56G SerDes designs
- PCIe Gen5-Gen7 enablement or pre-compliance experience
- Hands-on experience with Intel (Altera) FPGA platforms
- Background in Networking or data-center hardware
- Experience with compliance testing and high-speed lab equipment
Full description
We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the end-to-end design of advanced high-speed boards, from concept and architecture through production and mass manufacturing.
This role involves working on cutting-edge interconnect technologies, including 224G SerDes, PCIe Gen5-7, and DDR5, while collaborating closely with SI/PI teams, mechanical engineering, firmware, FPGA, and ODM partners.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong system-level thinking and deep board-level expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Own full hardware lifecycle: system concept, architecture, schematic, layout, bring-up, validation, and production
- Lead high-speed board designs supporting:
- 224G SerDes
- PCIe Gen7
- DDR5 (RDIMM/SODIMM/Soldered down )
- Drive schematic and layout development using:
- Cadence OrCAD Capture
- Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
- Architect and review power delivery solutions, including:
- VRM selection and topology
- Power sequencing and inrush control
- Load-step response, transient analysis, and efficiency
- Work closely with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) teams on:
- Channel budgeting, insertion loss, crosstalk
- Return loss, jitter, equalization strategy
- Interface with FPGA team, with strong advantage for:
- Intel (Altera) FPGAs
- High-speed transceivers and memory interfaces
- Collaborate cross-functionally with:
- Mechanical engineers (form factor, thermal, constraints)
- Firmware and validation teams
- Manufacturing and test
- PCB vendor stackup and materials
- Lead engagement with ODM / EMS partners, including:
- Design reviews
- DFM / DFA / DFT
- Bring-up and issue resolution
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the HW team
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in high-speed board design (worked on DC switch)
- Proven experience leading boards from