The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. With ~2,100 employees across 16 countries, we design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world.
Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry.
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 devicesSupport characterization, validation, compliance and system integration of Silicon One devicesWork with ASIC, system and signal integrity team to evaluate design tradeoffs, optimize design solutions and review SI/PI designsDevelop automation and analysis tools for lab measurements and data processing in Python and/or MatlabDrive methodology development, including best practices for Cisco's high-speed solutions and platforms to handle different system casesTravel to customer sites as neededWho You'll Work With You will work with Design team, Signal Integrity team, Routing SW/HW team, SDK team, Production and Assembly team.
Who You Are You are a problem solver who loves to tackle new challenges. You are a self-starter and highly motivated and thrive on innovative technology. You are a strong communicator in a team setting and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and are an out-of-the-box thinker.BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience in high-speed interface systems2+ 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 FECProgramming experience in Python and C/C++Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teamsStrong documentation and technical communication skillsStrong debugging and problem-solving skillsPreferred Skills: MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 4 years' lab experienceKnowledge of IEEE 802.3 and OIF specificationsSignal integrity, DSP and communication system background is a strong plusProficient programming skills in PythonWhy Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone.
Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out.
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits.
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