PCB Layout Engineer

. Design complex printed circuit board layouts for high-performance computing systems .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,800 - $220,500 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Design complex printed circuit board layouts for high-performance computing systems
Lay out and help release high-speed PCBs into production
Apply electrical circuit-performance, signal-integrity, EMI, mechanical form-factor, thermal, and manufacturing requirements
Read and interpret schematics, system functionality and performance specifications, and PCB design guidelines
Determine PCB design approaches and parameters
Influence design decisions related to system-performance issues associated with PCB layout
Work with and, when necessary, lead engagements with electrical, mechanical, signal-integrity, and power-integrity engineers and other design partners
Coordinate with PCB fabrication shops and PCA contract manufacturers
Manage multiple board designs simultaneously

What you’ll need

Associate degree or equivalent technical degree with 10+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed printed circuit boards
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree with 4+ years of experience laying out complex, multilayer, high-speed printed circuit boards
Advanced knowledge of ECAD software, particularly Cadence Allegro PCB Editor
Advanced knowledge of PCB design guidelines and design constraints
Experience performing layout studies, determining component placement, and helping drive architectural decisions
Experience laying out boards with DDR4 or newer, PCIe Gen 4 or newer, high-speed SerDes, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, and similar interfaces
Experience with high-speed routing techniques, including microvias, blind and buried vias, and backdrilling
Experience working with PCB fabrication shops and PCA contract manufacturers
Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and layout guidelines
Working knowledge of electronics, including signal- and power-integrity issues
Understanding of EMC principles and EMI mitigation best practices
In-depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles
Ability to work independently with loosely defined parameters and perform conceptual analysis
Ability to work successfully with engineers across various geographies
Ability to manage multiple board designs simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comp & perks