Join the PHY system team at Cisco Silicon One, a pivotal part of Cisco’s silicon development. Our team focuses on the PHY and system aspects of our devices, including PHY firmware, calibrations, system definitions, operations, and post-silicon validation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working with the latest silicon technologies and processes to build large-scale, complex devices at the forefront of feasibility.
- Contributing to the development of PHY firmware and system calibrations.
- Participating in system definitions, operations, and post-silicon validation activities.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be part of the group driving next-generation network devices—Cisco Silicon One™—within a startup-like atmosphere inside a well-established, leading corporation.
Our unique design center integrates all silicon hardware and software development disciplines under one roof. We are revolutionizing the industry by building a new internet for the 5G era, with a unified, programmable silicon architecture that will underpin Cisco's future routing products. Our devices are designed for adaptability across service providers and web-scale markets, delivering high speed without compromising programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: B.Sc/M.Sc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a top university.
- 3+ years of relevant experience required
- System Orientation: Strong multi-disciplinary approach with multitasking capabilities.
- Major Advantage: Specialization in Communication and Signal Processing.
- Experience: Hands-on experience with lab work is advantageous.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++, Python, and Matlab is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Varies based on the team and business needs
Preferred Qualifications are desired education E
Experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- B.Sc/M.Sc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a top university
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Strong multi-disciplinary approach with multitasking capabilities (system orientation)
- Specialization in Communication and Signal Processing
- Hands-on experience with lab work
- Proficiency in C++, Python, Matlab
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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