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# Principal Signal Integrity Engineer - R&D Networking Platforms

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Roseville, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $158,000 - $321,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Digital Technology, Networking Hardware, Signal Integrity, Systems Architecture, AI Infrastructure, Computer Network Operations, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hfss
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-signal-integrity-engineer-r-d-networking-platforms-roseville-ca--ec632206-7b04-4d80-88ed-938c34111fb1

## About the Role

Signal Integrity, Research & Development (R&D), Signal Integrity, Research & Development (R&D), Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Technical Leadership, Network Operations Center, Business Growth, * Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

 * 15+ years of experience in signal integrity, power integrity, package design, PCB design, and high-speed system architecture.
 * Recognized expert in high-speed digital system design with deep understanding of electromagnetic theory, transmission line behavior, crosstalk, loss mechanisms, jitter, equalization, and channel optimization.
 * Extensive experience architecting and validating high-speed systems utilizing advanced SerDes technologies and complex networking platforms.
 * Demonstrated success leading SI/PI strategies across multiple large-scale product developments from concept through production.
 * Expert knowledge of SI/PI simulation methodologies, including time-domain, frequency-domain, statistical, BER, and electromagnetic analysis.
 * Deep expertise with industry-standard tools such as Synopsys HSPICE, Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, SIwave, PowerSI, and Cadence design environments.
 * Extensive experience defining PCB stackups, design constraints, routing architectures, power distribution networks, and signal integrity requirements for high-volume products.
 * Hands-on expertise using advanced laboratory instrumentation including VNAs, TDRs, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and compliance test equipment.
 * Proven ability to correlate simulation results with laboratory measurements and drive improvements in modelling accuracy and design predictability.
 * Strong understanding of system-level interactions between signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and manufacturability.

Additional Preferred Abilities

 * Demonstrated technical leadership across geographically distributed engineering teams.
 * Ability to influence architecture and engineering decisions across organizations without direct authority.
 * Proven track record of mentoring engineers and developing technical capabilities within an organization.
 * History of innovation through patents, publications, industry collaboration, or significant technical contributions.
 * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to engineers, architects, executives, and customers.
 * Strong business and engineering judgment, balancing technical excellence with schedule, product cost, risk, and scalability considerations.
 * Self-directed leader capable of defining technical direction in highly ambiguous environments.

## Description

As a Principal Signal Integrity Engineer, you will serve as the organization's technical authority for signal and power integrity, driving architectural decisions, engineering excellence, and innovation across multiple product families.

You will:

 * Define and drive the SI/PI technical strategy, methodologies, design standards, and engineering best practices across networking hardware platforms.
 * Lead signal and power integrity architecture for next-generation networking systems, influencing platform design from concept through production.
 * Provide technical leadership for high-speed interfaces, including next-generation SerDes technologies operating at leading-edge data rates.
 * Establish company-wide SI/PI design guidelines, PCB stackup strategies, routing methodologies, and validation approaches to ensure scalable and repeatable success.
 * Lead cross-functional technical reviews and drive resolution of the most complex SI/PI challenges spanning multiple products and engineering disciplines.
 * Develop advanced simulation methodologies, modelling approaches, and automation techniques to improve engineering productivity and design quality.
 * Drive SI/PI technology readiness for future generations of networking products, evaluating emerging technologies and enabling adoption of new architectures and materials.
 * Lead root-cause investigations of complex field, validation, and manufacturing issues involving signal integrity, power integrity, timing, and electromagnetic interactions.
 * Partner with ASIC, package, PCB, mechanical, thermal, and system architects to optimize end-to-end electrical performance.
 * Champion technical innovation through patents, industry engagement, publications, and contributions to next-generation technology development.
 * Mentor and develop engineers across multiple sites, helping build organizational SI expertise and long-term technical capability.
 * Serve as the final escalation point for critical SI/PI technical decisions, balancing performance, risk, schedule, and product cost.

Why You'll Love Working Here

 * Technical leadership role influencing multiple networking platforms and future technology roadmaps
 * Opportunity to shape engineering methodologies and standards across the organization
 * Work on cutting-edge networking and AI infrastructure technologies
 * High visibility with engineering leadership and architects
 * Strong culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning
 * Significant opportunities to drive patents and industry-leading technical solutions