Datacenter Switching - Senior Hardware Engineer BU Introduction - Datacenter Switching Datacenter Business Group focus on the future switching needs of datacenter and cloud computing, Products include Cisco flagship switching platform Nexus 3000, Nexus 9000 data center switches and MDS 9000 Fiber Channel storage switches. Datacenter Business Group in Cisco China Research and Development Center, concentrates on next-generation data center switching hardware developments for Nexus 9000 and MDS 9000. Responsibilities: Respond to the group's strong focus on present and next-generation products with a commitment to automated processes and tool implementations. Work closely with hardware related function teams such as DE, ECAD, MECH, Power, EMC, Diag etc. to deliver high quality products. Model/simulate/characterize high speed systems, including high speed I/Os, chip packages, printed circuit boards, and system interconnects. Overcome the challenge of ultra-high data rate, wide buses, multiple clocks, and cutting-edge technology. Seize the opportunity for circuit design innovation when faced with the new challenges brought by the Multi-Gbps serdes products. Requirements: • Hands on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools including Cadence Concept and Allegro • Proficiency with spice (or equivalent) circuit simulation, 3D field-solver and time/frequency domain analysis • Solid background on transmission line theory is necessary • Experience with 2D, 3D or High Frequency Field Solvers such as HFSS, CST are required • Familiar with ECAD tool, such as Cadence Concept/Allegro. Familiar with manufacturing process of DFM/DFA and reliability controlling. • Experience correlating simulation results with lab measurements using oscilloscopes, TDRs, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers is a plus • Experience with IBIS and SPICE simulation tools. Experience with SpecctraQuest , XTK, ADS, ICS and HSPICE a plus • On hand lab debugging experience for complex high-speed, high power and high-density system. Experience with serdes fine tuning and evaluation is a plus. • Experience with script (VB,Perl,Python) is plus • Fluent English speaking and writing • Self-motivation, teamwork and strong communication skills are essential Educational Background： • Typically requires MSEE/CS/Automation Control, 5~10 working experiences. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.