PCB Layout Engineer

Danta Technologies

$125K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in Allegro PCB for layout and design.
  • 10-14 years of CAD experience, especially with Cadence Allegro Layout tool 23.1 or higher.
  • Hands-on experience with HDI micro via technologies (Blind/Buried).
  • Experience with complex SoC, Microprocessor, or FPGA-based PCB designs is preferred.
  • Ability to deliver layouts for high-density, high-speed memory designs (DDR5, PCIe Gen 5/6).
  • Deep understanding of high-speed constraint driven designs and DFA/DFM/DFT processes.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey design concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs used in data center server boards.
  • Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces such as HBM, DDR4/5, PCIe Gen 5/6, and USB 3.2 or higher.
  • Develop and enforce layout design rules for high-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains within wearable form factors.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers on schematics, component placement, and power distribution.
  • Partner with mechanical engineers to address physical constraints impacting design.
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with manufacturers to ensure layout reliability.
  • Maintain and improve design standards and libraries for scalable development.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package for W2 employees.
  • Option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision).
  • Observed major holidays and paid sick leave as per state law.
Full Job Description
Role: PCB Layout Engineer

Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)

Rate : Open

Job Description:

Must have : llegro PCB and CAD Software

Key Responsibilities
  • Own end-to-end PCB layout for complex, high-density designs used in data center server boards
  • Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like HBM,DDR4/5, PCIe Gen 5/6, USB 3.2 or higher, with attention to controlled impedance, length matching, and crosstalk mitigation
  • Develop and enforce layout design rules for High-speed digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power domains within tightly constrained wearable form factors
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to review schematics and provide layout-driven feedback on component placement, power distribution network design, and signal routing strategies
  • Partner with mechanical engineers to resolve physical constraints including board outline, connector placement, thermal management, and stack-up definition
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators to ensure layouts meet yield and reliability targets
  • Maintain and improve PCB design standards, layer stack-up libraries, and footprint libraries to support scalable development across multiple hardware programs
  • Support by providing layout documentation, net tracing support, and design revision analysis for prototype and production boards

Skill Requirements
  1. Advanced Proficiency In Allegro Pcb For Pcb Layout And Design.
    Strong Knowledge Of Cad Software For 2D And 3D Design Applications.
    10-14 years of CAD experience, Cadence Allegro Layout tool 23.1 and above experience is mandatory
  2. Hands on experience in HDI micro via( Blind/Buried) technology
  3. Client or high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred
    high complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA based PCB design experience preferred
  4. Ability to deliver PCB CAD layout of High Density, High Speed memory designs (DDR5/LPDDR5), PCIe Gen 5 or Gen 6, Power Delivery, Mixed Analog/Digital
  5. Deep knowledge of CES (Constraint Editor) and high -speed constraint driven designs, DFA/DFM/DFT knowledge to adhere to Quality PCB fabrication and assembly assurance
  6. Strong Communication And Presentation Abilities To Effectively Convey Design Concepts.


Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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