System Application Engineer

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world.

Cisco Silicon One is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation high-speed interconnect for deployment in data centers around the world. You will lead the activities of supporting internal and external customers with all requests related to Silicon One high speed interfaces, including development of new features and bug fixes. Other responsibilities include:

1. Develop and execute electrical characterization testing for high-speed interconnect devices
2. Support characterization, validation, compliance and system integration of Silicon One devices
3. Work with ASIC, system and signal integrity team to evaluate design tradeoffs, optimize design solutions and review SI/PI designs
4. Develop automation and analysis tools for lab measurements and data processing in Python and/or Matlab
5. Drive methodology development, including best practices for Cisco's high-speed solutions and platforms to handle different system cases
6. Travel to customer sites as needed

Who You'll Work With

You will work with Design team, Signal Integrity team, Routing SW/HW team, SDK team, Production and Assembly team.

Who You Are

You are a problem solver who loves to tackle new challenges. You are a self-starter, highly motivated, and thrive on innovative technology. You are a strong communicator in a team setting and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and are an out-of-the-box thinker.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience in high-speed interface systems
2. 2+ years' hands-on experience in high-speed lab measurements: usage of RF components (RF cable, bias tee, DC block) and test equipment (sampling scope, real-time scope, PPG, BERT, VNA, electrical spectrum analyzer)
3. Experience with high-speed interfaces and analog building blocks PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, FFE and FEC
4. Programming experience in Python and C/C++
5. Experience working cross-functionally and collaborating with various technical teams
6. Strong documentation and technical communication skills
7. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

1. MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 4 years' lab experience
2. Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 and OIF specifications
3. Signal integrity, DSP and communication system background is a strong plus
4. Proficient programming skills in Python

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco