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Working alongside senior algorithm architects and silicon designers, you will translate theoretical communication concepts into high-fidelity MATLAB simulation models, analyze signal processing tradeoffs, and help validate algorithm performance on real silicon in the lab.\nKey Responsibilities:\n Model & Develop PHY Algorithms: Design, simulate, and analyze digital signal processing (DSP) and modem algorithms for high-speed SerDes physical layer architectures.\n Build High-Fidelity Simulation Models: Develop and maintain comprehensive MATLAB and Simulink models to evaluate bit error rates (BER), equalization tradeoffs (CTLE, FFE, DFE), and noise performance.\nOptimize Modem Parameters: Characterize and tune algorithm configuration parameters to enhance receiver sensitivity, link robustness, and hardware implementation feasibility.\nSupport Hardware & Software Integration: Collaborate closely with digital ASIC design, firmware, and systems engineering teams to ensure accurate fixed-point translation and RTL implementation of algorithm models.\nPerform Lab Validation & Debug: Participate in hands-on silicon bring-up, lab measurements, and data collection to correlate simulation predictions with real-world silicon behavior.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n2+ years of hands-on experience in PHY algorithm development or related high-speed communication systems, with a broad system-level orientation and perspective.\nHands-on MATLAB experience for algorithm development, simulation, and testing.\nSolid theoretical foundation in digital signal processing (e.g., adaptive filtering, equalization, clock and data recovery, modulation).\nPractical understanding of communication systems and receiver/transmitter modem architectures.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with high-speed SerDes systems, wireline communications, or high-speed optical/electrical PHY architectures.\nHands-on experience with lab test equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, spectrum analyzers) for silicon characterization and signal integrity validation.\nFamiliarity with fixed-point modeling, C/C++, or Python scripting for simulation flow automation.\nBackground in algorithm tuning, parameter optimization, or link-budget analysis.\nStrong analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, and a collaborative team orientation.\nWhy Cisco?\nAt Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. 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