Senior Signal/Power Integrity Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$152,400–$221,800 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
Closes
Jun 26, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Signal/Power Integrity Hardware Engineer (Onsite)

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The Cisco Service Provider SI team in San Jose is hiring a Senior Signal Integrity Engineer to contribute to the design and analysis of high-speed components for next-generation Cisco Switch products. This role involves modeling and simulating high-speed links, analyzing power delivery networks, performing electromagnetic modeling, and conducting pre- and post-route signal integrity analyses on PCBs and ASIC packages. The engineer will also write guidelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams like HW design and eCAD, and support prototype validation. Essential skills include experience in EE fundamentals, EM theory, transmission line theory, and proficiency with tools such as HFSS, ADS, Cadence PowerSI/DC, Allegro, and HSpice. The position demands a strong background in high-speed PCB/package development and PI analysis, along with knowledge of optical transceiver modules.

Skills

HFSS ADS Matlab Cadence PowerSI/DC Allegro Simbeor HSpice VNA TDR Oscilloscopes Transmission line theory Channel modeling Signal integrity Power integrity 3-D field solvers High-speed NRZ and PAM4 SerDes PCB development PI analysis Optical transceiver module types

What you'll do

  • Conduct high-speed link modeling and simulation for components and interfaces.
  • Analyze power delivery networks to ensure stable power supply in designs.
  • Perform electromagnetic modeling of complex 3D structures for accurate simulations.
  • Execute pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis on PCB and ASIC package designs.
  • Develop and document signal integrity design guidelines, test plans, and reports.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience in EE.
  • Proficiency in transmission line theory, channel modeling, and signal/power integrity analysis.
  • Hands-on lab experience with VNA, TDR, oscilloscopes for measurement interpretation.
  • Expertise in high-speed link modeling, simulation, and power delivery network analysis.
  • Collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple hardware function teams.

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