Onsite Signal Integrity Engineer – High-Speed SerDes

Cisco Systems, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer in RTP, NC to design and validate high-speed digital/analog circuits and power delivery networks for next‑generation hardware. You will run SI simulations, analyze boards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable designs from concept to production.

Qualifications include a EE/CE degree with 5+ years (or a related master's with 3+ years), experience with PAM4/NRZ SerDes, and proficiency in SI tools and lab measurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering/science or related degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering/science or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of high-speed digital and analog systems from concept through to production.
• Perform signal integrity simulations using industry-standard tools.
• Model and analyze power delivery networks to ensure signal integrity and system reliability.
• Optimize pre- and post-route signal integrity analysis of PCBs.
• Support prototype function bring-up, and system-level validation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with hardware, layout, and validation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to documentation, data analysis, and correlation of simulation and lab measurements.

Skills

SerDes (PAM4/NRZ)

Signal integrity

PCB design

Power delivery analysis

Lab bring-up

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science

Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Cadence Clarity

Sigrity

Siemens HyperLynx

IBIS/HSPICE/ADS

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Signal Integrity Engineer in RTP, NC to design and validate high-speed digital/analog circuits and power delivery networks for next‑generation hardware. You will run SI simulations, analyze boards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable designs from concept to production.

Qualifications include a EE/CE degree with 5+ years (or a related master's with 3+ years), experience with PAM4/NRZ SerDes, and proficiency in SI tools and lab measurements.