Senior Staff Engineer, Hardware Design (x86)

Summary

The Senior Staff, Hardware Design will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex x86-based systems. As a key technical contributor, you will drive the architecture and design of high-performance CPU platforms, ensuring robust product delivery from initial concept through to volume manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in architecture and board-level design.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of x86-based server/storage solutions, including detailed schematic capture and system specifications.
• Architecture & Design: Drive the design of complex systems, including board-level design, component selection, and signal integrity analysis.
• System Integration: Oversee the bring-up, debugging, and validation (DVT) of complex hardware platforms, collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Technical Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in CPU design and integration
• Collaboration: Liaison with internal engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and vendors to ensure designs meet customer performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Process Compliance: Ensure all designs align with Celestica's internal procedures, industry regulations, and customer standards.

Technical Capabilities

• Core Competencies: Extensive experience (10+ years preferred) in hardware design for Compute, Storage, or Network products.
• x86 Expertise: Proven track record in high-speed, high-density x86 design and integration; deep understanding of discrete CPU solder-down requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in schematic capture, PCB layout constraints, and modern high-speed interface design (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, SERDES).
• Problem Solving: Strong background in system validation, back-end debug, and design validation testing (DVT).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, planning, and program management skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in hardware design and technical leadership.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or consideration of equivalent work experience

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.