ASIC Design Engineer Technical Lead

Cisco

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Work type
Remote
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$186,900–$267,700 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 1, 2026

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Above market

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This role $227k
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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · ASIC Design Engineer Technical Lead

As an ASIC Design Engineer Technical Lead within the Common Hardware Group, you will contribute to chip architecture definition, author design specifications, and perform micro-architecture reviews. You will implement Verilog RTL to meet specific timing and performance requirements while mentoring junior engineers on project tasks and problem-solving. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with verification teams to close code coverage, working with physical design teams to resolve place-and-route issues, and performing post-silicon validation in the lab. The role requires expertise in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and waveform debugging, along with experience delivering designs from specification to tape-out. Preferred skills include scripting in Python, Perl, TCL, or shell programming. This position focuses on developing innovative hardware platforms for switching, routing, and wireless products, specifically addressing the technical challenges of the AI era through advanced silicon and optics.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to chip architecture definitions and micro-architecture specification reviews.
  • Author detailed design specifications for hardware components.
  • Implement Verilog RTL to meet specific timing and performance requirements.
  • Develop, evolve, and support internal design methodologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers on project tasks and problem-solving techniques.
  • Collaborate with verification teams to resolve bugs and close code coverage.
  • Work with physical design teams to resolve timing and place-and-route issues.
  • Triage and root cause simulation, software bring-up, and customer failures.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of ASIC Design experience.
  • Candidates may hold a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of ASIC Design experience.
  • Candidates may hold a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of ASIC Design experience.
  • Experience is required in Verilog and SystemVerilog programming.
  • Candidates must have experience in interactive and waveform debug.
  • Experience delivering ASIC designs from specification to tape-out is required.
  • Experience in architecture and micro-architecture development is required.
  • Preferred skills include resolving timing violations, scripting (Python, Perl, TCL, shell), and strong communication skills.

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