ASIC DFT CAD Technical Leader

Cisco

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Remote, USA · San Jose, CA Posted 24 days ago $183,800–$263,600 / year
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TL;DR

Join Cisco's cutting-edge team as a senior DFT engineer where you will design and develop complex ASICs by owning the end-to-end DFT flow architecture and building scalable CAD infrastructure from RTL to ATPG. Your daily tasks include developing robust regression frameworks for job orchestration, monitoring failures, and implementing AI-driven automation for log analysis and regression optimization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and signoff while defining key metrics and creating dashboards for visibility. The role requires expertise in EDA DFT toolchains like Synopsys TestMAX and VCS, as well as proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, Perl, and shell scripting. Additionally, you will evaluate new AI technologies and mentor engineers to drive technical excellence within the team.

Skills

Tcl Python Perl shell scripting EDA DFT toolchain Synopsys TestMAX Synopsys VCS Siemens Tessent LSF AI/ML techniques data analytics tools pandas dashboards visualization tools large-scale regression systems distributed job management STIL

What you'll do

  • Own and drive the end-to-end DFT flow architecture.
  • Develop robust regression frameworks with job orchestration and failure recovery.
  • Lead AI-driven automation initiatives for log analysis and regression optimization.
  • Define and track key metrics to build visibility dashboards for project health.
  • Evaluate and integrate new EDA tools and methodologies into existing flows.
  • Mentor engineers, driving technical excellence and innovation within the team.
  • Standardize DFT flows to improve reusability across multiple projects.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in DFT, CAD, or test automation for semiconductor designs.
  • Proficiency with EDA DFT toolchain including Synopsys TestMAX and Tessent.
  • Expertise in scripting languages like Tcl, Python, Perl, and shell scripting.
  • Experience building automated flows and regression systems in compute farm environments.
  • Prior experience applying AI/ML techniques to EDA workflows for log analysis.

Market check

Salary context

This $183,800–$263,600 range sits above 77% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000–$241,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$159,562–$223,700

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Cisco

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

Cisco currently has 103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 103 roles with salary data.

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