Description
We are part of Cisco's Common Hardware Group, specialising in hardware system development for Service Provider routers.
As a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader, you will contribute to architecture definition and system feasibility studies, develop hardware specifications and test plans, capture schematics using Cadence/Allegro, collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, and Software teams for hardware bring-up, support product qualification and review test reports, debug issues in the lab, and analyse system logs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 12+ years' experience in system-level development, preferably in the server/computer/network industry
- Experience in Ethernet, high-speed SERDES (>25G) interfaces, high-speed design, and signal integrity
- Experience in X86 architecture and control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
- Experience in designing with DDR5 and SSD memory devices
- Hands-on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools including Cadence Concept and Allegro
- Experience with hardware bring-up and design validation of products
- Ability to collaborate with other subject areas, including FPGA, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, and Manufacturing
- Prior experience with shipping products in troubleshooting field issues and Failure Analysis
- Familiarity with industry standards for Telecom and electronic equipment (EMC, Safety, Environmental, Telecom)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of signal integrity and system thermal design
- Basic scripting skill for test automation
- Good English written and verbal communications
- Self-motivation, partnership, and strong interpersonal skills
- Mentoring junior team members