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Cisco Signal Integrity Engineer 
United States, California, San Jose 
96238293

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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.