What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Engineer position at HCLTech?
Job Summary Looking for a Senior SI/PI Engineer with deep expertise in high‑speed serial interfaces, DDR memory simulations, PDN design, and advanced EM tools. Key Responsibilities
- Perform Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis for high‑speed digital designs.
- Apply strong fundamentals of SI/PI concepts, including transmission line theory and S‑parameter modeling.
- Simulate memory interfaces (DDR4 / LPDDR4) at board and package levels using frequency‑domain and time‑domain methods.
- Simulate high‑speed serial interfaces at board and package levels, including PCIe Gen3/4, SATA Gen3, USB 3.0/3.1, and display interfaces.
- Analyze and optimize Power Delivery Networks (PDN), including impedance profiling, IR drop analysis, and time‑domain analysis.
- Extract PDN models for package and PCB power rails and perform decoupling capacitor optimization and loop inductance analysis.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve SI/PI issues and improve overall design quality.
- 6–8 years of strong experience in Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
- Deep understanding of S‑parameters and modeling for single‑ended and differential interfaces.
- Strong knowledge of PDN design, impedance analysis, IR drop, and time‑domain behavior.
- Experience in simulating (FD/TD) memory interfaces for Board and Package is required (DDR4/LPDDR4)
- Experience in simulating (FD/TD) High Speed Serial IO interfaces for Board and Package is required (PCIe Gen3/4, SATA Gen3, USB3/3.1 and Display Interfaces etc.)
- Strong knowledge in simulation tools specifically Hspice, Sigrity (2.5D and 3D-EM Must), ADS and other tools like Ansys SIwave, HFSS 3D. Cadence- PowerSI & PowerDC
- Excellent verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Effective team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Capability to understand and follow technical documentation, specs, emails, and training materials accurately.
Profile description:
We are looking for a highly skilled Signal & Power Integrity (SI/PI) Engineer with strong fundamentals and hands‑on experience in high‑speed design analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with design teams to ensure robust signal and power integrity across complex board and package designs.
We offer:
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.
How You’ll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
anuradha.singh@hcltech.com