Hardware Engineer, PCB
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 29, 2026. Normal Computing scores A on the Alion truth index.
Normal Computing | Build with Us
Normal is an applied AI company solving the hardest problems in AI and silicon. We build foundational hardware and software for the semiconductor industry, critical AI infrastructure, and the broader systems that power our world, in partnership with the world's most advanced institutions. We work as one team across New York City, Silicon Valley (Mountain View), London, Copenhagen, and Seoul.
The Role
Normal Computing is redefining computing for the next 20 years by optimizing LLM and Diffusion inference by 100-1000x through combining thermodynamic computing and CIM technology. You will own the end-to-end development of our CIM substrate from architecture and schematic design to layout, tapeout, custom PCB development, and post-silicon bring-up.
What You Will Own
End-to-end PCB design flow: lead the full PCB development cycle including research, design, and evaluation of custom chips
Silicon bring-up: lead post-silicon correlation and validation efforts including root-cause analysis and general debug
PCB bring-up: ensure the PCB you designed and manufactured is fully functional as intended
Cross-functional collaboration: work alongside analog, digital, and ML engineers to further improve system-level PPA.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Owned multiple PCBs end-to-end through design, simulation, fabrication and bringup
Familiar with common PCB tools, including Altium, Allegro, OrCAD, Xpedition
Built PCBs for expansion formats like PCIe, and including components like FPGAs, high-speed memories, flash memories, and various connectors like 100G ethernet
Bonus Points
Lead, fabricated, brought up custom PCBs to evaluate custom CIM chips
Experienced and comfortable in a lab bench environment including soldering with a microscope
Have used scripting languages (i.e. Python, Perl) to automate design flows and data post-processing
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Normal Computing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility Accommodations
Normal Computing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
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