Cisco Senior System Application Engineer 

United States, California, Milpitas 

490288731

The application window is expected to close on 3/3/25.

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

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.

• MSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 4+ 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

• 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.