FPGA HW Engineering Technical Leader

## Responsibilities * Define and design the next generation Purpose Built Switch and Wireless hardware. * Define the micro-architecture for FPGA designs. * Bring up the system to work with multiple groups including ASIC, DFT, Signal Integrity, software, Diagnostics and Manufacturing team to resolve any design issues. * Debug and troubleshoot in labs using scopes and analyzers. * Act as technical liaison with major component Suppliers for the product. * Work with and manage Joint Design partners for the product development from concept to production. ## Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Telecommunications and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Telecommunications and 6+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 3 years in system level development. * Prior experience with common HW technology, including power, clock, memory, CPU, and variety of system interfaces. * Experience with schematics/layout, Hardware bring-up, trouble-shooting, system level testing. * Experience with working with Software team on system bring-up and porting, devices configuration. * Experienced with Xilinx, Altera, Microchip and Lattice FPGA design flow and tools. * Familiar with FPGA Universal Verification Methodology (UVM). ## Nice to Have * Prior experience with complex system designs on wireless, antenna, power over ethernet and system on chip integration. * Experience with complex high-speed board design and board bring-up. * Knowledge on the ethernet and wireless protocol is a plus. * Experience with lab bring up and design validation of products. * Experience with Power of Ethernet (PoE) Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and Power Device (PD). * Experience with access switch Ethernet interfaces: gigabit, multigigabit, 10 gigabit. * Experience with high speed Ethernet interfaces: 25G, 100G, 400G, 800G. * Self-motivation, teamwork and strong communication skills are essential. ## Benefits * **Salary:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $198,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. * **U.S. Employee Benefits:** 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. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units. * **Time Off:** * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees. * 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco. * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year. * Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program. * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time.