Memory Layout Technical Leader

This is a hybrid role with four days per week at Cisco’s Yerevan office. Meet the Team Our team is at the forefront of innovation, specializing in memory layout implementation for the Cisco Silicon One platform that powers the world’s most advanced switches and routers. We are a dynamic, international team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of high-performance networking technology. We offer a unique environment where technical excellence meets real-world impact. We value transparency, clear communication, and a collaborative spirit that bridges geographical divides to deliver ground breaking silicon solutions.

Drive the physical design strategy for high-performance memory and SRAM blocks, ensuring alignment with aggressive power, performance, and area targets. Architect complex layout solutions while providing technical leadership to elevate the team’s collective proficiency. Execute critical post-layout validation cycles to guarantee silicon-level reliability and seamless integration across multi-module subsystems. Lead efforts to enhance layout automation frameworks to reduce design iteration time and increase total velocity. Achieve operational excellence by delivering high-integrity, scalable silicon components that define the next generation of Cisco networking hardware.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of total professional experience in physical design or layout with 3+ years of hands-on experience specifically in SRAM layout implementation. Expert-level proficiency working with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence or Synopsys. In-depth experience with advanced node technologies such as TSMC 22nm, 12nm, 7nm, 5nm, or 2nm.

Proven ability to mentor and guide cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles. Advanced analytical problem-solving skills, specifically in resolving EM/IR closure bottlenecks. Demonstrated expertise in developing automation scripts (Tcl, Python) to optimize end-to-end design workflows. Strong ability to articulate technical strategy and influence stakeholders within a global, multi-site environment. Experience with mixed-signal or custom design environments requiring high-precision layout integration. Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.