Signal/Power Integrity Hardware Engineer (Onsite)
Core
Design and analysis of high-speed components, interfaces, and power distribution networks for next-generation Cisco Switch products.
Role type
Senior IC signal/power integrity hardware engineer
Builds
High-speed networking switches, ASICs, and PCBs for service providers
Domain
Networking hardware, high-speed digital design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
transmission line theory, electromagnetic modeling, VNA/TDR/oscilloscope measurement, high-speed SerDes (NRZ/PAM4), PCB stack-up design, power delivery network analysis
Preferred skills
3-D field solvers, PowerSI/DC simulation, optical transceiver module knowledge, HFSS, ADS, Matlab, Cadence PowerSI/DC, Allegro, Simbeor, HSpice
Technologies
HFSS, ADS, Matlab, Cadence PowerSI/DC, Allegro, Simbeor, HSpice
Responsibilities
High-speed link modeling and simulation, modeling and analyzing power delivery networks, electromagnetic modeling of complex 3D structures, pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis, writing signal integrity design guidelines and test plans, deciding PCB material and stack-up, supporting prototype bring-up and validation, addressing SI challenges on system interconnections, contributing to SI/PI technology roadmap
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC