Cisco

Hardware Engineer - High-speed IO/Testing (Onsite)

San Jose, California, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$153k-$219kDetected 1 day ago

PythonC++MATLABNLPElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingCiscoCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/22/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This position requires that you commute to the San Jose, CA office 5 days a week.
Join us to power the future of the digital world.

In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation high-speed interconnect for deployment in data centers around the world.
Develop and execute electrical characterization testing for high-speed interconnect devices
Support characterization, validation, compliance, and system integration of Silicon One devices
Work with ASIC, system, and signal integrity team to evaluate design tradeoffs, optimize design solutions, and review SI/PI designs
Develop automation and analysis tools for lab measurements and data processing in Python and/or Matlab
Drive methodology development, including best practices for Cisco's high-speed solutions and platforms to handle different system cases
You will work with the Design, Signal Integrity, Routing SW/HW, SDK, and Production and Assembly teams.

MSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 0+ years of lab and related experience, or BSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 2+ years of lab and related experience.
Experience with high-speed interfaces and analog building blocks PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, FFE, and FEC

Basic understanding of high-speed optical testing
Strong documentation, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teams
MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 4 years lab experience
Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 and OIF specifications
Experience with Signal integrity, DSP, and communication systems
You are a problem solver who loves to tackle new challenges and a self-starter who is highly motivated and thrives on innovative technology.
You are a strong communicator in a team setting, enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, and are an out-of-the-box thinker.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,500.00 to $219,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benef

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

You will lead the activities of supporting internal and external customers with all requests related to Silicon One high-speed interfaces, including the development of new features and bug fixes.

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