Senior Electrical Post Silicon Validation- Cisco Silicon On at Cisco

Meet the Team

We are a dynamic group of engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. Our mission is to validate and drive the performance of Cisco Silicon One products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Operating at the forefront of technology, we work with latest, high-speed, and power-hungry devices. Our small, but highly influential team thrives in this challenging environment, applying our expertise to impact the future of networking technology. With a commitment to excellence and a passion transformative technology, we are shaping the future of high-performance Networking and delivering unparalleled value in every project we undertake. Join us, and be a part of a team where professionalism meets impact!

Your Impact

Drive the resolution of complex silicon performance and characterization issues through deep, multi-functional collaboration with architecture, design, and software teams. Leverage these technical insights to provide critical feedback that directly influences the design, debuggability, and architectural specifications of future silicon components

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Electrical Post Silicon Validation efforts for Silicon One products, focusing on high-speed and power-intensive devices. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive the silicon validation process, from architecture through to physical design and DFT. Analyze and interpret characterization data to guide design improvements and ensure product excellence. Develop and execute test plans to validate silicon performance and reliability against stringent specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to silicon performance and characterization.

Why Join Us:

Be part of team at the forefront of silicon technology, working on the most advanced products in the market. Work closely with some of the best engineers in the industry, driving innovation and excellence in silicon characterization. We are a fast growing team that values talent and provides ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical or Computer Engineering/ equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in hardware System Debug and Electrical Characterization.
• Proficiency with high-speed scopes, VNA, TDR, and phase noise analyzers.
• ASIC bring-up on EVBs, specifically focusing on Ser Des and high-speed clock/voltage domains.
• Experience developing validation plans and automation scripts in Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to root-cause issues that jump between the silicon, the package, and the PCB.
• Deep understanding of signal and power integrity (jitter, supply noise, and channel design).
• Experience collaborating with Design and Software teams to influence future "Design for Debug" features.
• Background in using validation data to drive improvements in production flow and chip yield.

Learn More:

To get a glimpse of the exciting work we're doing, check out our Silicon One portfolio on YouTube: Cisco Silicon One ASIC Features And Use Cases (Part 1/2) (youtube.com)

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

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