Senior Staff Engineer, Hardware Design (x86)

Celestica International LP • Austin, TX

18d

About The Position

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

The position leads x86 server and storage solution design and implementation, including schematic capture and system specifications. It drives complex system architecture, board-level design, component selection, and signal integrity analysis. The engineer oversees hardware platform bring-up, debugging, and design validation testing (DVT), working across teams to resolve issues. The role serves as a CPU design and integration subject matter expert and liaises with engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and vendors to meet customer performance, quality, and reliability requirements. Designs must comply with Celestica procedures, industry regulations, and customer standards.

Duties are performed in a normal office environment. Work may involve extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data, as well as frequent repetitive manual movements. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in hardware design and technical leadership.
• Extensive experience in hardware design for compute, storage, or network products; 10+ years is preferred.
• Proven track record in high-speed, high-density x86 design and integration.
• Deep understanding of discrete CPU solder-down requirements.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout constraints, and modern high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, and SERDES.
• Strong background in system validation, back-end debugging, and design validation testing (DVT).
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and program management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of x86-based server and storage solutions, including detailed schematic capture and system specifications.
• Drive complex system architecture and design, including board-level design, component selection, and signal integrity analysis.
• Oversee bring-up, debugging, and design validation testing (DVT) of complex hardware platforms, collaborating across teams to resolve issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in CPU design and integration.
• Liaise with internal engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and vendors to ensure designs meet customer performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with Celestica's internal procedures, industry regulations, and customer standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior