Signal/Power Integrity Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

About the role

The Cisco Service Provider SI team is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer for the design and analysis of high-speed components, interfaces, and power distribution network. This role involves developing the Next Generation of Cisco Switch products, contributing to the definition and design of current and next generation ASIC, package, printed circuit board (PCB), and system interconnect.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field +2 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field +0 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of applying EE fundamentals, EM theory, and coupling mechanisms in circuit or system design, analysis, or troubleshooting.
• Understanding of transmission line theory, simulation, channel modeling & signal, and power integrity concepts.
• Lab and measurement experience to include configuring and interpreting measurements from VNA, TDR, and oscilloscopes.
• Python automation scripting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tools knowledge with tools such as HFSS, ADS, Matlab, Cadence PowerSI/DC, Allegro, Simbeor, and HSpice.
• Experience with 3-D field solvers and PI (Power Integrity) simulation tools such as PowerSI/DC.
• Self-motivation, collaboration, effective communication, and a desire to innovate.
• Working experience with high-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes, as well as high-speed PCB/package development and PI analysis.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver module types, form factors, and requirements.
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

• New York City Metro Area: $110,400.00 - $183,600.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $106,600.00 - $162,000.00

Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.