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Cisco

PHY Algo ASIC Engineer

Cisco

. Design, simulate, and analyze DSP and modem algorithms for high-speed SerDes physical layer architectures .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeTel Aviv-Yafo • IsraelJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DSP and modem algorithm design, simulation, and analysis, with a strong foundation in digital signal processing and high-speed communication systems. Proficient in MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm development and testing, with a focus on optimizing modem parameters for improved performance.

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DSP Algorithm DevelopmentMATLAB SimulationHigh-Speed Communication SystemsFixed-Point ModelingCollaborative Team Orientation

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Hard Skills
Digital Signal ProcessingAlgorithm TuningParameter OptimizationEqualizationClock And Data RecoveryModulationReceiver/Transmitter Modem ArchitecturesBit Error Rate EvaluationNoise Performance AnalysisSilicon Bring-Up
Soft Skills
Analytical MindsetProactive Problem-SolvingCollaborative Team Orientation
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSimulinkHigh-Bandwidth OscilloscopesBERTsSpectrum AnalyzersC/C++Python
Industry Keywords
High-Speed SerDes SystemsWireline CommunicationsHigh-Speed Optical/Electrical PHY Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, simulate, and analyze DSP and modem algorithms for high-speed SerDes physical layer architectures
  • Develop and maintain MATLAB and Simulink models
  • Evaluate bit error rates, equalization tradeoffs, and noise performance
  • Characterize and tune modem parameters to improve receiver sensitivity, link robustness, and hardware implementation feasibility
  • Collaborate with digital ASIC design, firmware, and systems engineering teams
  • Ensure accurate fixed-point translation and RTL implementation of algorithm models
  • Participate in silicon bring-up, lab measurements, and data collection
  • Correlate simulation predictions with real-world silicon behavior

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in PHY algorithm development or related high-speed communication systems
  • Hands-on MATLAB experience for algorithm development, simulation, and testing
  • Solid theoretical foundation in digital signal processing, including adaptive filtering, equalization, clock and data recovery, and modulation
  • Practical understanding of communication systems and receiver/transmitter modem architectures
  • Preferred: experience with high-speed SerDes systems, wireline communications, or high-speed optical/electrical PHY architectures
  • Preferred: hands-on experience with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, and spectrum analyzers
  • Preferred: familiarity with fixed-point modeling, C/C++, or Python scripting
  • Preferred: background in algorithm tuning, parameter optimization, or link-budget analysis
  • Strong analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, and collaborative team orientation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities to grow and build are described as limitless
  • Worldwide network of doers and experts
  • Collaborative team environment with empathy
  • Work on meaningful solutions with global-scale impact