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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• MSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 6+ years of lab and related experience, or BSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 8+ years of lab and related experience.
• 2+ years' hands-on experience with high-speed interface systems and 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)
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and analog building blocks PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, FFE, and FEC
• Programming knowledge in Python and C/C++
• Debugging skills
• High-speed optical testing
• Effective 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.
• Effective communicator in a team setting, enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, and are an out-of-the-box thinker.
• Why Cisco?
• We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
• Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
• The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 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 benefits.
• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan

Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 06/09/2026 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. Meet the Team 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 through web-scale data centers and across service providers, 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.

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