Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Engineer to join our expanding Hardware team. In this role, you will help deliver high-performance PCB and package designs for advanced ASIC platforms. You will apply deep expertise in signal and power integrity to solve complex system-level challenges spanning high-speed SERDES channels, high-current power-delivery networks, packages, PCBs, and supporting infrastructure.You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to model, optimize, and validate critical electrical interfaces. Partnering closely with hardware engineers and outside design partners, you will translate electrical requirements into timely, performant, robust, testable, and manufacturable designs.ResponsibilitiesDevelop creative signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) solutions for complex system design challengesAnalyze and guide high-speed PCB, BGA, and advanced package designs from 28+ Gbps through the latest signaling technologiesRun system-level SI simulations for high-speed SERDES links, and model, optimize, and validate vias, connectors, sockets, breakouts, stackups, routing, and package interfaces using 3D EM and circuit simulation toolsDrive substrate and board-layout SI guidelines, post-layout extraction and analysis, and ongoing improvement of models and methodologies against lab measurementsAnalyze and guide power delivery for ASICs drawing 500+ amps, including static/DC and dynamic/AC analysis across the full power train — PSUs, cables, connectors, voltage regulators, PCBs, capacitor networks, packages, and diesAutomate simulation, data gathering, analysis, and visualization workflowsPartner with external design and layout vendors on requirements, deliverables, and tradeoffs, and collaborate with internal electrical, mechanical, package, layout, manufacturing, and validation teams throughout the lifecycleQualificationsMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience in signal integrity, power integrity, or both for high-performance electronic systemsStrong fundamentals in electromagnetics, transmission lines, and PCB/package designExperience with high-speed SERDES links, including at least 28+ Gbps signaling; PAM4 at 56/112+ Gbps is preferredExperience with high-current (>500 amp) ASIC power supply designProficiency with SI/PI CAE and circuit-simulation toolsExperience with relevant SI/PI tools such as HFSS, SIwave, Clarity 3D, Sigrity, ADS, SPICE, SIMPLIS, or MATLABPython programming or scripting automation experience for analysis, validation, or debuggingAbility to translate analysis results into robust, manufacturable PCB and package designsStrong collaboration and communication skills, including experience working with external design partnersExperience with 2.5D packages, board/package layout, or PDN evaluation is preferredFamiliarity with lab measurement equipment, including VNAs, TDRs, and high-speed oscilloscopes is preferredThe estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.CultureHudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.Please be advised: Use of AI tools by an applicant during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. 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