Senior Layout PCB Engineer

About the Company

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. We are a fully in-person team in Cupertino.

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
• Develop and implement power distribution networks, including power planes and decoupling strategies
• Manage the design of complex High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB stack-ups for multi-layer boards
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate PCB designs within the overall system architecture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• 10 years of experience in PCB layout design focusing on high-speed signaling, power distribution, and HDI stack-ups
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro PCB design tools
• In-depth knowledge of high-speed digital design principles, signal integrity, and impedance control
• Experience with complex HDI PCB design and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of power distribution network design and thermal management techniques

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages (100% premium covered for employees, 90% for dependents)
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to Cupertino