ASIC Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 10/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team: The Silicon One team creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

Develop, maintain, and enhance DFT CAD infrastructure and automation and Support DFT implementation flows like Scan insertion, ATPG generation, SPF generation, pattern simulation etc Develop utilities and automation using Python, Perl, Tcl, and Shell scripting. Debug DFT flow failures and work with design teams to resolve issues. Create and maintain regression frameworks and dashboards. Improve flow robustness, runtime, and scalability. Support large-scale regressions on compute farms using LSF or equivalent job schedulers. Develop documentation, FAQs, and onboarding material for internal users. Support releases, tool qualification, and regression signoff. Collaborate with DFT Design, ATPG, Verification, Physical Design, and CAD teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 5+ years of ASIC Design experience or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 3+ years of experience, or PhD + 0 years of experience. Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog programming. Experience with interactive and waveform debugging. Experience with industry-standard DFT/EDA tools and ability to work closely with design, verification, and test teams to resolve flow and methodology issues. Scripting experience in Python, Perl, TCL, or shell programming. Preferred Qualifications : Experience with Synopsys Design Constraints (SDC). 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.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $155,000.00 to $222,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave,