ASIC DFx & Test Architect Lead

About the role

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) is seeking an experienced ASIC hardware developer to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone who can contribute to the development of innovative hardware platforms that power Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and verify ASIC and ASIC subsystems for deployment in various Cisco platforms.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary engineering team to meet power, performance, and area goals for products.
• Design, document, and develop ASIC subsystems for high-volume and high-quality releases.
• Help define the process, methods, and tools for complex ASIC design and implementation.
• Lead the RTL implementation from architecture specifications and required RTL quality checks.
• Work with the team on innovative hardware DFx & test strategy aspects for leading-edge technology nodes and packaging styles.
• Drive reusable test and debug methodologies and standards for advanced technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in ASIC hardware development.
• Prior experience with ASIC DFx and test relevant standards and techniques.
• Prior experience with silicon life cycle, including manufacturing screening and qualification.
• Prior experience on ASIC components, including high-speed I/O and their test and diagnosis solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on hardware design specifications and verification plans/matrix.
• Prior experience on RTL QA checks, including lint and CDC.

Benefits

At Cisco, we offer competitive compensation, including a starting salary range of $210,600.00 to $305,100.00, subject to location and individual performance. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible vacation time off
• Performance-based incentive pay for quota-based sales roles

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $210,600.00 to $305,100.00, subject to location and individual performance. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Schedule

Cisco offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the diverse needs of our employees. Employees may choose to work remotely, part-time, or full-time, depending on their preferences and the needs of the organization.