What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Staff PCB Layout Engineer position at Tensordyne?
About our company - Tensordyne (formerly Recogni)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world. It can perform cognitive functions that previously only humans could do, such as perceiving interactions across different modalities and environments - with the ability to quickly learn and then solve complex problems. Tensordyne is an AI system solution company that builds very high-performance, low-power generative AI inference systems. Our mission, through the creation of custom silicon, hardware and software, is to enable multimodal Generative AI inference acceleration at scale, with safe, sustainable, high-performance systems for our hyperscaler and neocloud data center customers. We are at the leading edge of advancing the latest research and product improvements for generative Al inference solutions that will make Al even more advantageous for compelling new generative AI applications.Tensordyne is a well funded, fast-paced startup company with headquarters in both Sunnyvale, CA, and Munich, Germany. We also have many talented team members working remotely across North America and Europe. We take care of our people and their families with comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, flexible spending options, and recognition programs, because building category-defining technology starts with a healthy, supported team. Come join us as we shape the future of multimodal generative artificial intelligence!
About the role
To keep pace in this exciting, multi-disciplinary field, we’re looking for a Sr. Staff PCB Layout Engineer. You will be responsible for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout design of complex high-speed PCBs that will be used as development systems, reference platforms and volume products.
This hands-on role provides a unique opportunity to interact directly with Board Hardware, Mechanical, Signal Integrity, Compliance, Test and Operations teams to gather necessary requirements and specifications, and help set the overall methodology around PCB development at Tensordyne.
Responsibilities
- Hands on responsibility for the PCB layout and implementation of layout constraints
- Task coordination and supervision of external PCB layout contractors.
- Design from early board placement, through routing and final rule checks.
- Implement constraints communicated by HW Designer and SI Engineer.
- Implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Test (DFT) requirements
- Resolve issues flagged by PCB vendors and Contract Manufacturers
Qualifications
- 10 years of hardware engineering and experience with product-cycle aspects therein.
- Hands-on experience in all aspects of PCB layout using Cadence Allegro.
- Expertise in designing high-speed multi-layer complex PCBs.
- Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Test (DFT)
- Self-starter and highly-motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment.
Tensordyne is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is better at tackling complex problems and coming up with innovative solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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