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Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Cisco·Israel·
On-siteFull-timeCommunications EngineeringNetworking Equipment

Join a silicon development team validating PHY and SerDes communication systems for advanced networking devices. The role combines lab work in Caesarea and Netanya, system-level debugging, and automation development.

Responsibilities

  • Validate PHY and SerDes communication IP after silicon release
  • Characterize high-speed links and assess link stability across PVT corners
  • Develop automation infrastructure and validation tools
  • Perform system-level debugging across hardware, software, and silicon
  • Work with PHY firmware, calibrations, system definitions, and operations
  • Conduct hands-on laboratory testing of advanced networking silicon

Requirements

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field
  • Experience validating PHY or SerDes systems, including high-speed SerDes characterization, link stability, or PVT corner testing
  • Ability to debug systems and isolate faults across hardware, software, and silicon
  • Strong scripting or programming skills in Python or C++
  • Practical experience using oscilloscopes, BERTs, and spectrum analyzers

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of signal processing and communication theory, including DSP, modulation, and link-layer communication
  • Linux proficiency and experience with Git
  • Experience with Jenkins or other DevOps automation frameworks
  • GUI development experience and database familiarity
  • Understanding of PCIe and Ethernet standards

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Hands-on work with advanced silicon technologies
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration in an integrated hardware and software development center

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