Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer – High-Speed Board Design Europe or Asia | Global Cyber-Security & Data Communication Specialist 100% remote based Can be based in Europe or Asia Excellent salary on offer – depending on Experience Our client is a pioneering company at the forefront of cyber-security and data communications. They have developed a one-of-a-kind chip and software suite that enables ultra-secure Ethernet communication using cutting-edge artificial-intelligence techniques. Youll become part of a team thats redefining industrial networking, data centres and IoT gateway infrastructure, and your work will power next-generation secure systems globally. In this role you will drive the physical hardware design behind our high-performance systems. From conceptualisation to production youll architect rugged, industrial-grade PCBs, push the limits of high-speed interfaces and signal integrity, and partner cross-functionally to bring complex systems to life. If youre hungry for technical challenge, impact, and international teamwork, this is for you. Responsibilities: Lead the design of complex multi-layer PCBs (10 layers) for industrial networking, gateway/router and data-centre applications. Define and implement board architecture aligned with high-speed interfaces: PCIe, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G), DDR4/DDR5, USB 3.x, SerDes. Ensure industrial and rugged readiness: EMI/EMC compliance, thermal design, environmental standards, IPC/IPC-A-600 inspections. Schematic capture and PCB layout using tools such as OrCAD, PADS (or equivalent) with focus on stack-up, power integrity and signal integrity. Collaborate closely with FPGA/ASIC teams, firmware/embedded engineers and mechanical designers to optimise overall system performance and manufacturability. Author and execute hardware bring-up, validation and test plans; drive prototype evaluation and final product readiness. Act as a mentor and technical guide within your team, contributing to best practices, design reviews, and continuous improvement. What were looking for Must-have experience: Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in high-speed PCB hardware design for industrial networking, IPC, gateway/router or data-centre systems. Proven success designing complex multi-layer PCBs (10 layers) with high-speed data interfaces. Strong expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC compliance and rugged board design. Practical hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR4/DDR5, Ethernet (10G/25G/100G), USB 3.x and SerDes interface design. Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional international team (hardware, firmware, mechanical) and drive projects end-to-end. Nice-to-have experience: Experience with FPGA-based board design or embedded systems. Familiarity with industrial standards such as EN55032/35, EN61000-6-4, EN50155, IEC or MIL-STD-810 for ruggedised applications. Previous involvement in IoT gateway or router interfaces. Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to design governance. It would be amazing if you are the following: Technically curious and able to dive into the nitty-gritty of high-speed signal design while also zooming out to systems-level impact. Confident in making decisions with clarity, taking ownership of hardware design outcomes. Effective at communication, able to articulate hardware choices, trade-offs and risks to stakeholders. Motivated by challenge, seeking to push the boundary of whats possible in secure, high-speed networking systems. What we offer A unique opportunity to join a company driving truly novel technology (chip software IP AI for secure Ethernet). Global exposure: collaborate with teams across multiple regions, influence product strategy, and deliver systems used worldwide. Career growth: take on a senior technical leadership role, expand your hardware design footprint, build next-generation products. Competitive compensation and benefits (specifics will be discussed) and a flexible working environment (Europe or Asia base). A culture of innovation: youll join a team that values excellence, creativity and collaboration to solve challenging engineering problems. Please apply with latest CV for immediate review.