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Cisco High Speed I/O System Engineer Application 
United States, California, San Jose 
214893041

27.01.2025

The application window is expected to close on 2/10/25.

This position requires that you commute to the San Jose, CA office 5 days a week.

Your Impact

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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 7+ years of related experience which could include a combination of a BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (degree required), relevant/transferable professional work, and/or classroom learning.
  • 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++
  • Experience with debugging
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with documentation, problem-solving, and technical communication
  • 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.