Cisco - Fremont, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Hardware Engineer position at Cisco's Common Hardware Group (CHG) involves designing innovative routers that support the future of the Internet, specifically the Cisco 8000 Series routers. These routers are cloud-enhanced systems powered by Cisco Silicon One™ ASICs, designed to deliver exceptional routing performance and functionality for critical infrastructure. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from hardware definition and design to qualification and product release. The engineer will be tasked with writing hardware specifications, developing test plans, capturing schematics using Cadence/Allegro, collaborating with ASIC teams to bring up hardware, and debugging issues in the lab using analyzers and scopes. In this role, the engineer will work closely with a team of experts in hardware design and will collaborate with various teams, including manufacturing, software, product marketing, compliance, diagnostics, and vendors. This cross-functional collaboration is essential for solving complex problems throughout the product development process. The position requires strong communication, presentation, and writing skills, as well as the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a relevant field, along with at least 7 years of experience in system-level development, preferably in the server, computer, or network industry. Expertise in Ethernet, high-speed SerDes interfaces, high-speed design, and signal integrity is crucial. Experience with control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, and I2C is also required. A Master's Degree and hands-on board design experience are preferred qualifications, along with the ability to collaborate across various subject areas, including software and mechanical engineering.