Hardware Engineer - High-speed IO/Testing (Onsite)

Cisco•San Jose, CA

3d•$152,500 - $252,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in Silicon One are shaping the technology industry. In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation high-speed interconnect for deployment in data centers around the world. You will lead the activities of supporting internal and external customers with all requests related to Silicon One high-speed interfaces, including the development of new features and bug fixes. You will work with the Design, Signal Integrity, Routing SW/HW, SDK, and Production and Assembly teams.

Requirements

MSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 0+ years of lab and related experience, or BSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 2+ years of lab and related experience.
2+ years’ hands-on experience with high-speed interface systems and high-speed lab measurements: usage of RF components (RF cable, bias tee, DC block) and test equipment (sampling scope, real-time scope, PPG, BERT, VNA, electrical spectrum analyzer)
Experience with high-speed interfaces and analog building blocks PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, FFE, and FEC
Programming knowledge in Python and C/C++
Strong debugging skills

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of high-speed optical testing
Strong documentation, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teams
MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 4 years lab experience
Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 and OIF specifications
Experience with Signal integrity, DSP, and communication systems
You are a problem solver who loves to tackle new challenges and a self-starter who is highly motivated and thrives on innovative technology.
You are a strong communicator in a team setting, enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, and are an out-of-the-box thinker.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute electrical characterization testing for high-speed interconnect devices
Support characterization, validation, compliance, and system integration of Silicon One devices
Work with ASIC, system, and signal integrity team to evaluate design tradeoffs, optimize design solutions, and review SI/PI designs
Develop automation and analysis tools for lab measurements and data processing in Python and/or Matlab
Drive methodology development, including best practices for Cisco’s high-speed solutions and platforms to handle different system cases

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)