Signal Integrity Engineer

This position requires that you work at the San Jose, CA office 5 days per week as the role requires lab work.

The Cisco Enterprise Access Switching SI team is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer for the design and analysis of high-speed components, interfaces, and power distribution network. As a member of the Enterprise Access Switching SI team, you will help develop the Next Generations of Cisco Switch products, be a part of the definition and design of current and next generation ASIC, package, printed circuit board (PCB), and system interconnect. You will be working in a larger team working closely with system architects, logic designers, ASIC engineers, package engineers, and versatile and knowledgeable SI/PI engineers in the creation of next-generation networking products.

• High-speed link modeling and simulation, including high-speed I/O, IC package,e 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.

• 4+ years of related experience which could include a combination of a BSEE, relevant/transferable professional work, and/or classroom learning.
• BSEE degree
• Strong understanding of EE fundamentals, EM theory & coupling mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of transmission line theory, simulation, channel modeling & signal, and power integrity concepts.
• Strong lab skills and measurement experience (VNA, TDR & Scopes).

• 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.

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, and many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!