Hardware (Signal Integrity) Engineer
Core
Design and validate high-speed PCBs and power delivery networks for next-generation security firewalls and routing systems.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (signal integrity)
Builds
High-speed SerDes, DDR/LPDDR, and power delivery network designs for Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.
Domain
Networking hardware / High-speed digital design
Required skills
High-speed SerDes (PAM4, NRZ), EM/signal integrity simulation (Ansys HFSS, Cadence Clarity, Sigrity, Siemens Hyperlynx), PCB stack-up design, Power delivery network analysis, Lab measurements (Scope, VNA, TDR)
Preferred skills
IBIS, HSPICE, ADS, MATLAB, Cadence PowerSI, Allegro, DDR5/LPDDR5, I/O standards (LVDS, LVPECL, HCSL), Channel modeling and equalization
Technologies
Ansys HFSS, Cadence Clarity, Sigrity, Siemens Hyperlynx, HSPICE, ADS, MATLAB, Cadence PowerSI, Allegro
Responsibilities
Assist in design and analysis of high-speed digital and analog systems; Perform signal integrity simulations; Model and analyze power delivery networks; Optimize pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis; Support prototype bring-up and system validation; Collaborate with hardware and layout teams to resolve issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
