Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout

Meta is seeking a Staff PCB Layout Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex printed circuit boards for large-scale infrastructure hardware. In this role, you will define layout architecture and establish engineering standards for high-speed digital, power delivery, and signal integrity-critical designs that power Meta's data center and infrastructure platforms. You will partner with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to shape board-level design strategy from concept through mass production, ensuring reliability and performance at scale. Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout Responsibilities: Define PCB layout architecture and floorplanning strategies for complex, high-layer-count boards used in infrastructure and data center hardware Establish and own PCB design rules, constraints, and layout guidelines for high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, and SerDesLead signal integrity and power integrity analysis in collaboration with electrical engineering teams, driving layout decisions based on simulation results Drive design-for-manufacturability reviews with contract manufacturers and PCB fabricators to ensure yield, reliability, and cost targets are met Define and maintain organization-wide PCB layout standards, templates, and best practices adopted across infrastructure hardware programs Collaborate with mechanical engineers to resolve board-level packaging constraints, thermal management requirements, and enclosure integration challenges Provide technical guidance to other layout engineers across multiple concurrent infrastructure hardware programs Partner with supply chain and component engineering teams to evaluate and qualify alternative components and footprints Lead post-layout verification activities including design rule checks, electrical rule checks, and pre-production board bring-up support Evaluate and introduce new EDA tooling, layout methodologies, and fabrication technologies to improve design quality and cycle time

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.