Cisco System Application Engineer 

United States, California, San Jose 

783139902

What You'll Do

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 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

* Travel to customer sites as needed

Who You'll Work With

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

* BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years’ experience in high-speed interface systems

* 2+ years’ hands-on experience in 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 experience in Python and C/C++

* Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teams

* Strong documentation and technical communication skills

* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

* MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 4 years’ lab experience

* Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 and OIF specifications

* Signal integrity, DSP and communication system background is a strong plus

* Proficient programming skills in Python

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).