PHY System Engineer

What You'll Do

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.
  
  

Who You'll Work With

Following the acquisition of Leaba Semiconductor, our team now sits at the heart of Cisco’s ASIC design group.

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.

Who You Are

• Education: B.Sc/M.Sc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a top university, with a GPA above 85.
• 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.
  
  

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we celebrate uniqueness and diversity while working together as a team to make a difference. We innovate boldly, adapting to changes and pushing boundaries.

We’re more than just a hardware company; we’re a software and security company with a vision for creating intuitive networks that adapt, predict, learn, and protect. Our culture embraces innovation, creativity, and learning from failures.

Day-to-day, we focus on collaboration, accountability, and making a difference. We value diversity of thought and dedication to equality, and we encourage individuality—whether it's colorful hair, tattoos, or a passion for pop culture.

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References:

• Cisco Silicon One Overview
• Fortune Article on Cisco Silicon One
• Calcalist Article
• Cisco Silicon One on YouTube
• Cisco Silicon One Blog