Cisco Signal Integrity Engineer 

United States, California, San Jose 

96238293

Your Impact

• High-speed link modeling and simulation, including high-speed I/O, IC package, 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.
• Contribute to the overall SI/PI technology roadmap, evaluating new tools, techniques, and design approaches to maintain a competitive edge

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in BSEE, or 3+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, relevant/transferable professional work, and/or classroom learning.
• BSEE degree.
• Experience applying EE fundamentals, EM theory, and coupling mechanisms in circuit or system design, analysis, or troubleshooting through projects, coursework, or work experience.
• Hands-on experience with simulation or analysis of transmission lines, channel modeling, and signal/power integrity via academic or professional projects.
• Practical experience configuring and interpreting measurements from VNA, TDR, and oscilloscopes, demonstrated in lab, research, or engineering roles.

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.