Design, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms to improve performance and functionality or lower power consumption
Test and optimize these algorithms on actual hardware and correlate performance with previous simulations
Develop models of analog RF and optical components and evaluate system performance with these models
Analyze performance of developed transceiver modules and update models and simulation environments to accurately match the measured results
Work closely with the optical testing and firmware teams to develop robust algorithms for calibration and run-time optimization of the transceivers.

Requirements

Bachelors + 12 years of related experience or Masters + 8 years of related experience or PhD + 5 years of related experience or equivalent related work experience
Experience in modeling communication systems or simulating digital signal processing algorithms
Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or similar languages
A master's or PhD degree in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or related fields (preferred)
Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Forward Error Correction (FEC) for optical communications (preferred)
Experience with C++, Linux, and version control systems, specifically SVN and Perforce (preferred)
Experience working in a lab for optical communications (preferred)
Experience with coherent and direct-detect optical communication systems (preferred)
Experience presenting technical information to colleagues (preferred).

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco’s policies
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Grants of Cisco restricted stock units for eligible employees
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles subject to Cisco’s policies.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)Forward Error Correction (FEC)C/C++PythonMatlabmodeling communication systemssimulating digital signal processing algorithmsanalog RF componentsoptical componentstransceiver modules

Soft Skills

presenting technical informationcollaborationproblem-solvingoptimization