Overview In this role you join a small, dynamic mixed-signal IC design team at Cisco to develop ultra-high-speed analog blocks for optical communications. You will collaborate across design groups to deliver signal- and power-aware CMOS technology integrated with ASICs. You'll lead a large block through conception, simulation, layout, measurement and production, mentoring peers and ensuring cross-functional alignment with packaging and hardware. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge high-speed AMS circuits in a global, collaborative environment with growth opportunities. This position combines hands-on design with impact on scalable, next-generation fiber-optic transceivers.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with Cisco matching
- paid parental leave
- paid time away and holidays
- volunteer days
- restricted stock units (RSUs)
Responsibilities- Architect, design, layout, measure and productize ultra-deep sub-micron CMOS analog blocks for optical communications
- Lead a large block on a complex chip and manage deliverables with mentoring of team members
- Participate in peer reviews of complex IC designs and apply solid design methodologies from concept to production
- Collaborate with packaging and hardware teams to meet signal and power integrity specs
- Engage with cross-functional teams including digital/DSP, system, package, and module design
- Contribute to development of high speed AMS circuits and best-in-class products
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years (or Master's 6+ years, or PhD 3+ years) in a related field
- Experience in design, simulation and measurement of high speed ICs in at least 3 listed areas
- Proven ability to lead high-impact design blocks and mentor peers
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving capabilities
- team-oriented collaboration
- detail-oriented and high energy
- proactive in identifying improvements
- High Speed Serial Links (serializers/deserializers, data converters)
- Modeling for system-level simulations
- High Performance Output Drivers
