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Hardware Team Leader – Data Center Switch Platforms
Location : Tel Aviv , Kiryat Gat , Haifa
Position Overview
We are looking for a Hardware Team Leader to lead the development of high-end Data centers Ethernet switch systems (51.2T / 102.4T and beyond).
The role includes full ownership of system architecture, high-speed board design, and execution, with focus on High speed board design and high-current power delivery networks.
The position requires strong cross-functional leadership, working closely with SI/PI and Mechanical teams to ensure system-level performance, reliability, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
· Define system architecture for switch platforms, including ASIC integration
· Lead high-speed PCB design for 112G / 224G PAM4 Ethernet and PCIe Gen5/6.
· Define stackup, materials, routing constraints, and channel budgets.
· Own multi-phase VRM architecture for high-current ASIC power delivery (300A+).
· Work closely with SI/PI team to define channel budgets, routing rules, and simulation correlation.
· Collaborate tightly with Mechanical engineering on front panel, airflow, and thermal solutions.
· Lead bring-up and validation
· Drive execution from concept to mass production
· Lead and mentor HW team.
Required experience
· 10+ years of experience in hardware/system design.
· 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
· Strong experience with high-speed systems (Ethernet and PCIe).
· Proven experience in switch platforms.
· Deep understanding of system-level hardware design and integration.
· Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and system teams.
Technical Expertise
· 25G/56G/112G / 224G PAM4 Ethernet systems.
· PCIe Gen4/5 (Gen6 advantage).
· High-layer-count PCB design.
· Multi-phase VRM design for high-current ASICs.
· Familiarity with SI/PI concepts and co-design methodologies.
Additional Experience (Advantage)
· Experience with Open Compute Project (OCP) switch platforms.
· Experience with 51T / 100T class systems.
· Experience with retimer-based architectures.
· Experience with liquid cooling solutions.
· Experience with high-power optics (20–40W modules).
Required skills
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Required Education:
· B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Requirements
· 10+ years of experience in hardware/system design.
· 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
· Strong experience with high-speed systems (Ethernet and PCIe).
· Proven experience in switch platforms.
· Deep understanding of system-level hardware design and integration.
· Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and system teams.
Technical Expertise
· 25G/56G/112G / 224G PAM4 Ethernet systems.
· PCIe Gen4/5 (Gen6 advantage).
· High-layer-count PCB design.
· Multi-phase VRM design for high-current ASICs.
· Familiarity with SI/PI concepts and co-design methodologies.
Additional Experience (Advantage)
· Experience with Open Compute Project (OCP) switch platforms.
· Experience with 51T / 100T class systems.
· Experience with retimer-based architectures.
· Experience with liquid cooling solutions.
· Experience with high-power optics (20–40W modules).
· B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities
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