ASIC Engineer
Cisco · Posted Nov 5
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products, including the Cisco Silicon One unified silicon architecture. The team crafts networking hardware for enterprises, service providers, the public sector, and non-profit organizations worldwide. As a Design Verification Engineer specializing in emulation, this role develops and executes verification strategies, test benches, and emulation-based tests to ensure the correctness and performance of complex ASIC designs.
What you will do
- Develop and implement verification plans and test benches using emulation tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with design and validation teams to identify verification requirements and coverage goals.
- Utilize emulation platforms to run large-scale verification tests and debug design issues.
- Analyze verification results, identify bugs, and work closely with design engineers to resolve issues.
- Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure and automation frameworks.
- Document verification processes, test cases, and results to ensure traceability and reproducibility.
- Stay current with emerging verification technologies and best practices, particularly in emulation.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience Preferred Qualifications Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant experience in design verification with a strong emphasis Test Methodologies
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions that transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. The company specializes in routing, switching, data center infrastructure, and software-defined networking designed for enterprises of all sizes. Today, Cisco drives major advancements in AI infrastructure, observability, and secure hybrid work platforms.
- Industry
- Networking
- Company size
- 90000+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
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