Hardware Engineer (High-speed IO/Testing) (Onsite)
About The Position
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Cisco Silicon One is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches through web-scale data centers and across service providers, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the 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.
Requirements
- MSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 5+ years of lab and related experience, or BSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 7+ 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
- At least 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
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
