The Cisco Component Quality and Technology team provides outstanding customer value through technical innovation and quality solutions. We are seeking a driven and experienced technical expert in semiconductor components and their applications in high-speed systems. Devices we work with include ASICs, NPUs, CPUs, Ethernet switches, FPGAs, PHYs, retimers, etc. You will work directly with Cisco design, manufacturing, operations and quality engineering teams, as well as component vendors.
Your ImpactConduct semiconductor component selection, testing, and qualification to meet product specifications.
Lead investigations and end-to-end failure analysis for component and system issues, working with vendors to define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (8D, RCCA, etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on component selection, risk assessment, design reviews, and proactively drive risk mitigation.
Analyze and influence vendor technology roadmaps in support of Cisco product development requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
4+ years of experience in the semiconductor/networking/server/computer/embedded industry
6+ years of experience in the semiconductor/networking/server/computer/embedded industry.
Experience with semiconductor components including ASICs, XPUs, FPGAs, PHYs, SerDes retimers.
Strong understanding of semiconductor design, fabrication, characterization, qualification, testing, quality, reliability, failure analysis
Experience collaborating with stakeholders including hardware and software engineering, operations and manufacturing.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives.
Experience with high-speed design and hardware designs with x86 or ARM CPUs.
Knowledge of semiconductor device reliability testing methods, such as HTOL, ELFR, LU and ESD
Experience in investigating component failures across NPI, mass production, and field returns, with knowledge of sophisticated FA techniques.
Understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in the semiconductor, networking, server, computer, or embedded industry
- 6+ years of experience in the semiconductor, networking, server, computer, or embedded industry
- Experience with semiconductor components including ASICs, XPUs, FPGAs, PHYs, SerDes retimers
- Strong understanding of semiconductor design, fabrication, characterization, qualification, testing, quality, reliability, and failure analysis
- Experience collaborating with hardware and software engineering, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives
- Experience with high-speed design and hardware designs with x86 or ARM CPUs
- Knowledge of semiconductor device reliability testing methods such as HTOL, ELFR, LU and ESD
- Experience investigating component failures across NPI, mass production, and field returns with advanced FA techniques
- Understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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