Signal Integrity Engineer

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  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Hardware
  • Compensation Range
    133300 USD - 186800 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Networking
  • Job Id
    1432219

The application window is expected to close on:1/27/25

 

Meet the Team 

Join the dynamic and innovative Service Provider Signal Integrity Team! You'll be part of a passionate group driving high-speed system design, integration, validation, and characterization for the next generation of Cisco 8000 routers. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and pushing the limits of technology. Together, we support each other in achieving excellence and delivering groundbreaking solutions.

 

Your Impact 

As a Signal Integrity Technical Leader at Cisco, you will be at the forefront of designing and analyzing high-speed components, interfaces, and power distribution networks. 

  • You will define and design cutting-edge circuit boards (PCBs) and system interconnects, pushing the boundaries of technology. 

  • Your role will involve collaborating with a diverse team of system architects, ASIC engineers, CAD engineers, software engineers, and other SI experts to create the next generation of high-performance networking products. 

  • You will evaluate design tradeoffs, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with internal specifications and standards. 

  • Your work will include electromagnetic modeling, gigabit serial link design, power delivery network analysis, and physical measurements for design validation.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • BSEE combined with 4+ years of related experience.

  • EM knowledge with EM simulation tools such as HFSS and CST.

  • Hands-on experience with high-speed PCB/package development and high-speed NRZ and PAM4 Serdes.

  • Experience in power integrity design and analysis, and familiarity with PI simulation tools such as PowerSI/DC.

  • Experience in a lab with measurement tools (VNA, TDR, Real-Time Scope, BERT).

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • A self-motivated innovator with a strong desire to push the boundaries of technology. 

  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills make you a valuable collaborator. You think outside the box and are always looking for new ways to innovate. 

  • Expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS and CST, combined with hands-on experience in high-speed PCB/package development, makes you a technical leader in your field. 

  • Deep understanding of high-speed NRZ and PAM4 Serdes, power integrity design, and lab measurement techniques. Your strong lab skills and measurement experience with tools like VNA, TDR, Real-Time Scope, and BERT set you apart.

  • MSEE combined with 4 or more years of related experience

  • Experience working directly with ASIC, package, and system design teams to evaluate design tradeoffs and optimize performance, risk, cost, and manufacturability.

  • Experience in electromagnetic modeling of complex 3-dimensional structures.

  • Experience in designing and analyzing gigabit serial links and ensuring compliance with internal specifications and standards.

  • Experience in generating and verifying package layout rules and performing pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis of ASIC and PCB package designs.

  • Experience in modeling and analyzing power delivery networks.

  • Experience in conducting physical measurements to collect data for design validation and simulation correlations.

 

#WeAreCisco 

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 

 

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. 

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! 

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!  


Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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