# PCB Layout Engineer, Robotics at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $318K to $485K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/7bee6731-7619-4fb4-a2f4-7f0003a0fd9e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-pcb-layout-engineer-robotics/

## About the role

We are looking for a PCB Layout Engineer to design high-density electronics for next-generation robotic systems. You will own PCB layout from floor planning through fabrication release, working closely with electrical, SI/PI, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. This role is based in San Francisco and requires in-person presence four days per week.

## What they're looking for

- Experience with rigid-flex boards or other mechanically constrained designs
- Experience routing PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, MIPI, or similar high-speed interfaces
- Familiarity with SI/PI simulation tools such as Cadence Sigrity or Ansys SIwave
- Experience laying out power supplies or other power-electronics circuits or mixed-signal systems
- Familiarity with IPC standards, Cadence SKILL scripting, or layout automation

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