Senior PCB Layout Engineer (Italy based)
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About Us
Axelera AI is not your regular deep‑tech startup. We are creating the next‑generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us. In just four years, we have raised a total of $120 million and built a world‑class team of 220+ employees, including 49+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations. Our offices span Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and the Netherlands.
Position Overview
Axelera AI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior PCB Layout Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a PCB Layout Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing printed circuit boards that form the backbone of our state‑of‑the‑art AI systems.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and update the CAD components library, ensuring it is up to date with the latest components, footprints, and 3D models.
Collaborate with Mechanical and Thermal designers to identify and introduce new components to support evolving product requirements.
Manage tools and workflows for synchronizing data across eCAD platforms and ensuring project database remains consistent.
Oversee eCAD‑MCAD interoperability, enabling seamless model exchange with tools such as NX, PTC Creo, and SolidWorks.
Translate schematic diagrams into PCB layouts while adhering to design guidelines and focusing on Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and EMC/EMI compliance.
Optimize board utilization and stack‑up strategy by balancing electrical, mechanical, and thermal constraints.
Design complex, high‑density, multi‑layer PCBs using Altium Designer, Xpedition, OrCAD, or KiCad.
Design high‑speed layout in accordance with SI requirements for LPDDR4+ memory interface and PCIe 3.0+ communication interface.
Design advanced low‑voltage (