Provide technical leadership in analog/mixed-signal design for Cisco's next generation silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions.
Lead full-chip electrical specifications, circuit design, and verification test plans from concept through production, coordinating across electrical, optical, and product teams.
Author mixed-signal datapath designs including photonics modulator drivers, serializers, PLLs, TIAs and control circuits while optimizing for power, performance, testability, and cost.
Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up, and lab validation phases, driving yield enhancements and failure analysis.
Mentor and guide analog, digital, and validation engineers while collaborating with architecture and product teams on verification and testability strategies.
Requirements
Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of high-speed AMS design experience
Demonstrated expertise in high-speed optical transceiver design (modulator drivers, TIA, CDR, PLLs, ADC/DAC) and proficiency with industry standard tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Caliber, SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS)
Demonstrated ability to lead design teams through full tapeout cycle, making critical decisions with limited data and delivering successful silicon products
Proficiency in Python or C for design automation, scripting, and analytical tools
Tech Stack
DAC
Python
Benefits
medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer