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Senior PCB Layout Engineer

FractileBristol Hardware & Board Design
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First seen on this site 2026-08-19.
Posted 2026-05-19 · read from greenhouse

Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost. We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about this change, and we are growing fast to meet demand and deliver our product at scale. We are seeking an experienced PCB Layout Engineer to deliver complex, high-speed and high-power PCB designs while also owning PCB library creation, validation, and ongoing management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring electrical performance, manufacturability, and long-term design quality across multiple products. The ideal candidate combines deep layout expertise with a strong understanding of component footprints, land patterns, and library governance best practices. Key Responsibilities PCB Layout & Design Execution Create PCB layouts for complex, multi-layer boards supporting high-speed digital and high-power circuits Own component placement, routing, and constraint implementation from concept through manufacturing release Collaborate closely with hardware designers to resolve layout-driven electrical and mechanical tradeoffs High-Speed Signal Integrity Route high-speed interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and SerDes-based links Apply controlled impedance routing, differential pair tuning, length matching, and return-path management Implement SI-aware stack-ups and routing strategies to minimise crosstalk and signal loss High-Power & Power Integrity Layout high-current power paths, including VRMs, DC-DC converters,…