PCB Layout Engineer

Danta Technologies

$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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, particularly with Cadence Allegro Layout tool (version 23.1 or above).
  • Hands-on experience with HDI micro via technologies (blind/buried).
  • Experience with complex SoC/Microprocessor/FPGA-based PCB design preferred.
  • Ability to deliver high-density, high-speed memory designs (DDR5/LPDDR5, PCIe Gen 5/6).
  • Deep knowledge of high-speed constraint-driven designs and DFM/DFA/DFT practices.

Responsibilities

  • Own PCB layout for complex, high-density data center server designs.
  • Perform high-speed digital layout for interfaces like HBM and PCIe with focus on signal integrity.
  • Develop and enforce layout design rules across various domains, tailored for tight form factors.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers for layout-driven feedback on design elements.
  • Partner with mechanical engineers to address physical constraints and thermal management.
  • Drive manufacturability reviews with PCB fabricators to ensure production reliability.
  • Maintain PCB design standards and libraries to support scalable development.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision).
  • Major holidays observed and paid sick leave in accordance with state law.
  • Compensation package competitive within the industry.
Full Job Description
Role: PCB Layout Engineer

Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)

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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