Description
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally.
As an ASIC Design Verification Engineer, you will set the vision and strategy for ASIC verification methodology and execution across multiple programs and product lines. You will serve as technical authority and mentor for verification teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading architecture and implementation of scalable, reusable verification infrastructure and methodologies.
- Driving cross-functional initiatives to improve verification efficiency, quality, and coverage at scale.
- Influencing ASIC architecture and design to enable robust verification and high-quality silicon.
- Serving as subject matter expert and advisor on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies.
- Providing technical leadership in root cause analysis and resolution of complex issues during bring-up and post-silicon validation.
To qualify, you will need:
- Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
- Experience in System Verilog, UVM, and verification methodologies.
- Experience architecting verification strategies for complex ASIC programs.
- Experience leading verification teams or projects.
- Experience in scripting (Python, Perl) and C/C++ programming language.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience in data center, Hyperscalers, or AI Networking technologies.
- Author or contributor to industry standards or best practices in ASIC verification.
- Deep expertise in multiple protocols and large-scale SoC architectures.
- Experience with advanced emulation, prototyping, and formal verification tools at scale.
- Experience with silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
The starting salary range for this position is $167,700.00 to $245,200.00, reflecting the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits.