Hardware Systems Engineering Technical Leader
Core
Design and operate worldwide network infrastructure hardware, specifically high-end routers for Service Providers and Data Centers, focusing on silicon, optics, and hardware platforms.
Role type
Senior IC hardware systems engineering leader
Builds
High-end routers (Cisco 8000 series) and core switching/routing/wireless hardware platforms
Domain
Networking hardware, high-speed serial interfaces, silicon design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
high-speed design (Ethernet/PCIe), board design (Concept/Allegro), hardware bring-up and validation, signal integrity collaboration, hardware specification writing, lab debugging with analyzers/scopes
Preferred skills
High-Speed Network Interfaces (10G/25G/100G), control interfaces (PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C), DDR4/DDR5 DIMM design, signal integrity and power distribution, programmable devices (FPGAs/CPLD), product shipping experience
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, Cadence Concept, Serdes, ASIC, DDR4, DDR5, PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C, FPGAs, CPLD
Responsibilities
Design hardware for Cisco 8000 series routers using Serdes technology; drive hardware product life cycle from architecture to field failure support; develop schematics and guide layout/routing; write hardware specs and develop test plans; debug hardware issues in lab using analyzers and scopes; collaborate with architects, developers, and vendors across the product lifecycle
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC