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About the Role

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex x86-based compute systems. Drive the architecture and design of high-performance CPU platforms, ensuring robust product delivery from concept through manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of x86-based server/storage solutions, including detailed schematic capture and system specifications.
Drive the design of complex x86 CPU systems, including board-level design, component selection, and signal integrity analysis.
Oversee the bring-up, debugging, and validation (DVT) of complex hardware platforms, collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in x86 CPU design and integration, including discrete CPU solder-down board experience.
Liaise with internal engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and vendors to ensure designs meet customer performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
Ensure all designs align with Celestica's internal procedures, industry regulations, and customer standards.

Requirements

Extensive experience (15+ years preferred) in hardware design for Compute, Storage, or Network products.
Proven track record in high-speed, high-density x86 CPU design and integration; deep understanding of discrete CPU solder-down requirements.
Skilled in schematic capture, PCB layout constraints, and modern high-speed interface design (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, SERDES).
Strong background in system validation, back-end debug, and design validation testing (DVT).
Exceptional organizational, planning, and program management skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
12+ years of progressive experience in hardware design and technical leadership.

Skills

x86 CPU design
Discrete CPU board-level design
Schematic capture
System specifications
Component selection
Signal integrity analysis
Board-level design
System integration
Debugging
Validation (DVT)
High-speed interface design (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, SERDES)
System validation
Back-end debug
Organizational skills
Planning skills
Program management skills
Technical communication

Location

Austin, Texas, USA

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Principal
15+ years preferred
12+ years of progressive experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

About the Company

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Equal Opportunity

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.