ASIC Board Design Engineer – System Lead, PCB Layout, Signal Integrity, and System Architecture (Onsite)
Core
Senior Technical Lead Hardware Board Design Engineer defining long-term hardware architecture, power-delivery strategy, and design standards for high-performance networking systems.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system lead (board design, signal integrity, system architecture)
Builds
High-performance networking products (Cisco 8000 Series routers) powered by Cisco Silicon One ASICs
Domain
Networking hardware, high-speed digital design, ASIC integration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
End-to-end system design, high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power integrity, reliability testing, Cadence tools, advanced lab instrumentation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced networking systems, ASICs, FPGAs, high-speed memory, multi-gigabit SerDes, advanced packaging, co-packaged optics, Python automation, standards participation
Technologies
Cadence (Concept/Allegro), HyperLynx, ANSYS, Keysight ADS, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SerDes
Responsibilities
Define long-term hardware architecture and technology roadmaps; lead multi-disciplinary hardware initiatives from concept to release; act as senior escalation point for complex technical issues; establish reusable methods and verification practices; guide senior engineers through architecture reviews; represent hardware engineering in executive reviews and standards activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with enterprise-level influence