Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Signal/Power Integrity Engineer to join the Service Provider SI team in San Jose, CA. This onsite role involves designing and analyzing high-speed interconnects and power distribution networks for next-generation Cisco Switch and Router products. The position requires collaboration with various engineering teams and offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Model and simulate high-speed links, including high-speed I/O, IC packages, and system interconnections.
• Analyze power delivery networks and perform electromagnetic modeling of complex 3D structures.
• Conduct pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis for PCB and ASIC package designs.
• Develop signal integrity design guidelines, test plans, and reports.
• Select appropriate PCB materials and collaborate with vendors to resolve DFM issues.
• Support prototype function bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Work with hardware teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Mentor junior SI/PI engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Drive the implementation and improvement of SI/PI methodologies and design processes.
• Contribute to the SI/PI technology roadmap and evaluate new tools and techniques.
• Lead investigations and resolutions of complex signal and power integrity challenges across multiple domains.
• Conduct comprehensive SI/PI design reviews to ensure performance and reliability targets are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 8+ years of experience, or a Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in applying EE fundamentals, EM theory, and coupling mechanisms in design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with transmission line simulation and signal/power integrity analysis.
• Practical experience with VNA, TDR, and oscilloscopes.

Skills:

• Proficiency with simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, Cadence PowerSI/DC, Allegro, Simbeor, and HSpice.
• Experience with 3-D field solvers and PI simulation tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of high-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes, and high-speed PCB/package development.
• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with optical transceiver module types and requirements.