ASIC Board Design Engineer — Cisco Silicon One
Core
Architect high-performance hardware platforms and lead complex board designs from concept to mass production for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.
Role type
Senior IC ASIC Board Design Engineer
Builds
Innovative silicon board designs for flagship hardware programs
Domain
Networking hardware, AI infrastructure
Required skills
High-speed, high-density, multi-layer PCB design, ASIC/FPGA/processor board design, electrical schematics, component selection, SI/PI principles, power architecture design, lab equipment usage, hardware bring-up, systematic debugging
Preferred skills
High-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes) at 25 Gbps+, power distribution and sequencing, thermal co-design
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, ASICs, FPGAs, high-performance processors
Responsibilities
Define product specifications, develop electrical schematics, lead critical component selection, drive layout/SI/PI/thermal/packaging co-design, lead PCB bring-up, perform power rail characterization, conduct systematic hardware debugging
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC