Senior Hardware Engineer (High-speed IO/Testing) (Onsite)
Core
Developing cutting-edge next-generation high-speed interconnect for deployment in data centers, including electrical characterization testing, validation, and system integration of Silicon One devices.
Role type
Senior Hardware Engineer (High-speed IO/Testing)
Builds
Silicon One high-speed interface devices for Cisco core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products
Domain
Networking hardware, high-speed interconnects, data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical characterization testing, high-speed interface systems, RF components usage, test equipment operation (sampling scope, real-time scope, PPG, BERT, VNA, electrical spectrum analyzer), high-speed interfaces and analog building blocks (PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, FFE, FEC), Python programming, C/C++ programming, debugging
Preferred skills
High-speed optical testing, Signal integrity, DSP, communication systems, IEEE 802.3 and OIF specifications
Technologies
Python, C/C++, RF cable, bias tee, DC block, sampling scope, real-time scope, PPG, BERT, VNA, electrical spectrum analyzer
Responsibilities
Develop and execute electrical characterization testing for high-speed interconnect devices; Support characterization, validation, compliance, and system integration of Silicon One devices; Work with ASIC, system, and signal integrity team to evaluate design tradeoffs and optimize design solutions; Develop automation and analysis tools for lab measurements and data processing; Drive methodology development for high-speed solutions and platforms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
