Signal & Power Integrity Hardware ASIC Simulation Engineer

Cisco

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San Diego, CASan Jose, CA
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3 days ago
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Oct 30, 2026

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TL;DR · Signal & Power Integrity Hardware ASIC Simulation Engineer

Signal & Power Integrity Hardware ASIC Simulation Engineer will join the Cisco Silicon One team to develop next-generation ASIC packaging for various platforms. The role involves developing, documenting, and implementing design rules for ultra-high-speed signaling while ensuring power, performance, and area goals are met. You will analyze substrate signal integrity and power integrity, collaborating with layout teams to provide optimal solutions across interposer, substrate, and PCB components. Key responsibilities include performing post-layout extraction, reporting, and resolving complex technical issues using advanced technology design rules. Required expertise includes high-speed design principles like Transmission Line Theory and electromagnetics applied to 56G PAM4 SerDes architectures. You will utilize industry-standard EDA tools including Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, and Cadence APD. Additional technical skills include SPICE for circuit analysis, Vector Network Analysis, and knowledge of IBIS.

What you'll do

  • Develop, document, and implement design rules for ultra-high-speed signaling to meet power, performance, and area goals.
  • Analyze substrate signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) across interposer, substrate, and PCB levels.
  • Provide technical feedback to the layout team to develop optimal solutions for high-performance ASIC packaging.
  • Perform post-layout extraction and reporting to ensure high-volume, high-quality production of ASIC packages.
  • Conduct detailed layout reviews and physical design validation using industry-standard EDA tools like Cadence Sigrity and Ansys HFSS.
  • Resolve complex technical issues by collaborating with system partners, vendors, and design leads.
  • Perform circuit-level analysis and signal modeling using SPICE for performance validation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years required.
  • Expertise in high-speed design principles including Transmission Line Theory, electromagnetics, and 56G PAM4 SerDes architectures.
  • Proficiency in pre- and post-layout SI/PI simulations using tools like Cadence Sigrity, Ansys HFSS, or Keysight ADS.
  • Experience conducting layout reviews and physical design validation using Cadence APD or Ansys EM flows.
  • Working knowledge of SPICE for circuit-level analysis and signal modeling.
  • Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences in both verbal and written formats (preferred).
  • Experience with high-bandwidth memory, die-to-die interfaces, or advanced packaging like CoWoS and EMIB (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Vector Network Analysis and basic knowledge of IBIS (preferred).

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