Hardware Engineer

Cisco • San Jose, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Other responsibilities include:
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
You will work with the Design, Signal Integrity, Routing SW/HW, SDK, and Production and Assembly teams.

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

• 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

• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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 Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 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 Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level