Hardware Team Leader – Data Center Switch Platforms

Description

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.

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.