PCB Designer II
Second Order Effects
About this role
PCB Designer II at Second Order Effects is responsible for creating high-performance circuit board layouts across applications like power electronics, RF, mixed-signal, and high-speed digital systems within an engineering consulting environment. The role focuses on taking designs from concept through manufacturing handoff while anticipating risks, evaluating trade-offs, and driving decisions that balance technical rigor, schedule, and business needs. The position works closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability for demanding mechanical, thermal, and EMI-constrained systems.
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About Second Order Effects
soeffects.comsoeffects.com — "The engineer's engineer" — is a technical blog and resource hub that publishes deep-dive articles, tutorials, and practical tooling for software and systems engineers. It focuses on performance optimization, debugging, scalable architecture, and developer tooling, translating complex engineering problems into actionable solutions. Engineers and teams use its content to sharpen practices, adopt proven patterns, and access hands‑on guidance for building and operating reliable systems.
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About Second Order Effects
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$119k – $149k
per year