FPGA Hardware Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Milpitas, CASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$154,900–$225,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 30, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · FPGA Hardware Engineer

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The FPGA Hardware Engineer joins the Common Hardware Group to support the High-End Routing team in designing ASR8000 routers. This role involves developing control path FPGAs for next-generation routers powering AI buildout. Key responsibilities include mapping networking system requirements into functional blocks for FPGA implementation, writing RTL code, running simulations, addressing timing constraints, and generating programming files. The engineer must collaborate with cross-functional teams including Diagnostics, Software, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth project delivery. Required technical skills include Verilog or System Verilog RTL coding and experience with industry-leading FPGA devices and tools. Preferred qualifications include UVM or VMM verification methodologies, high-speed design debug, advanced microprocessor-based design, and low-level networking card debug experience. The work focuses on complex system hardware and software interactions.

Skills

FPGA ASIC Verilog System Verilog RTL UVM VMM High-speed design debug Microprocessor-based design Networking Hardware Qualification Simulation

What you'll do

  • Map networking system requirements into functional blocks for FPGA implementation.
  • Write RTL code using Verilog or System Verilog for control path FPGAs.
  • Run simulations and address timing and other hardware constraints.
  • Generate programming files for FPGA devices and tools.
  • Participate in system validation and release products to manufacturing.
  • Interface with Diagnostics, Software, Board design, and Hardware Qualification teams.
  • Resolve complex system-level issues involving hardware and software interactions.
  • Lead meetings and communicate technical issues to all project stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree and 7+ years of related experience.
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree and 4+ years of related experience.
  • Experience with FPGA or ASIC development from specification to production.
  • Experience with Verilog/System Verilog RTL coding.
  • Experience with industry leading FPGA devices and tools.
  • Recent experience with UVM and/or VMM Verification methodology (preferred).
  • Experience with high-speed design debug (preferred).
  • Experience with advanced microprocessor-based design (preferred).

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