ASIC Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$214,100–$309,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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TL;DR · ASIC Engineering Technical Leader

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The ASIC Engineering Technical Leader joins the Common Hardware Group to lead complex, multi-functional programs spanning silicon development, firmware, and system delivery. You will drive execution from initial concept through production, coordinating efforts across Silicon Engineering, Platform, Software, Hardware Systems, Sourcing, Operations, and external vendors. Key responsibilities include managing all phases of ASIC development, including design, verification, validation, qualification, and production release. You must align technical requirements and architectural constraints with product management goals while implementing process improvements. The role requires expertise in the end-to-end silicon lifecycle, including architecture, micro-architecture, RTL, Synthesis, functional verification, physical layout, and pre-silicon testing with Emulation and FPGA. You will solve technical problems related to hardware platforms for core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products in the AI era.

Skills

ASIC Silicon Development Firmware RTL Synthesis Functional Verification Physical Layout FPGA Emulation Post-Silicon Validation Pre-Silicon Testing Hardware Systems Micro-architecture System Delivery Program Management Risk Management

What you'll do

  • Lead multi-functional infrastructure and ASIC development projects from initial concept through production.
  • Coordinate efforts across Silicon Engineering, Platform, Software, Hardware Systems, Sourcing, and Operations.
  • Manage all phases of ASIC development including design, verification, validation, qualification, and production release.
  • Align technical requirements, architectural constraints, and product management goals with cross-functional teams.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
  • Track milestones, manage risks, and monitor dependencies to ensure timely delivery execution.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or another technical field and an equivalent experience of 12+ years in the industry.
  • Experience in Program/Product management or Technical/Engineering management with proven leadership in delivering successful products.
  • Experience leading or managing ASIC development programs with demonstrated knowledge of the end-to-end silicon lifecycle.
  • Experience driving complex, cross-functional projects spanning multiple engineering disciplines including silicon, hardware systems, software, and operations.
  • Strong program management skills including milestone planning, risk management, dependency tracking, and delivery execution.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering or another technical field (preferred).
  • Prior experience in managing ASIC design flow including architecture, micro-architecture, RTL, Synthesis, functional verification, and physical layout (preferred).
  • Experience with pre-silicon testing with Emulation, FPGA, and post-silicon validation (preferred).

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