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High Speed Signal Integrity Engineer

Cisco
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

The application window is expected to close on : 2 / 24 / 25

This position requires that you work at the San Jose, CA office 5 days per week as the role will require lab work.

Meet the Team

The Cisco Enterprise Access Switching SI team is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer for the design and analysis of high-speed components, interfaces, and power distribution network. As a member of the Enterprise Access Switching SI team, you will help develop the Next Generations of Cisco Switch products, be a part of the definition and design of current and next generation ASIC, package, printed circuit board (PCB), and system interconnect. You will be working in a larger team working closely with system architects, logic designers, ASIC engineers, package engineers, and versatile and knowledgeable SI / PI engineers in the creation of next-generation networking products.

Your Impact

  • High-speed link modeling and simulation, including high-speed I / O, IC package,e and system interconnections.
  • Modeling and analyzing power delivery networks.
  • Electromagnetic modeling of complex 3-dimensional structures.
  • Perform pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis of both PCB and ASIC package designs.
  • Write signal integrity design guidelines, test plan, and test report.
  • Decide appropriate PCB material, stack-up, and work with vendors to address any DFM issues.
  • Support prototype function bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting.
  • Address signal integrity challenges on system high-speed interconnections, clock, power, etc.
  • Work closely with other hardware function teams including HW design, eCAD, Mechanical, Power, EMC, and Diag to deliver first-class products.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 4 years of related experience which could include a combination of a BSEE, relevant / transferable professional work, and / or classroom learning.
  • BSEE degree
  • Strong understanding of EE fundamentals, EM theory & coupling mechanisms.
  • Strong understanding of transmission line theory, simulation, channel modeling & signal, and power integrity concepts.
  • Strong lab skills and measurement experience (VNA, TDR & Scopes).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong tools knowledge with tools such as HFSS, ADS, Matlab, Cadence PowerSI / DC, Allegro, Simbeor, and HSpice.
  • Proficiency with 3-D field solvers and PI (Power Integrity) simulation tools such as PowerSI / DC.
  • Self-motivation, collaboration, strong communication, and a desire to innovate are important.
  • Working experience with high-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes, as well as high-speed PCB / package development and PI analysis, is a plus.
  • Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • Knowledge of optical transceiver module types, form factors, and requirements.
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