Senior Staff Engineer, Hardware Design (x86)

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.

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 Celesticas internal procedures industry regulations and customer standards.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or consideration of equivalent work experience

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.