ASIC Design Engineer I (Intern) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

2d•$44,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The ASIC Design Engineer Intern will help design and integrate next-generation silicon for Cisco’s core networking products, contributing to phases of the ASIC design lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support robust, high-performance solutions. The role includes implementing Verilog RTL, supporting chip integration and timing analysis, developing functional coverage, debugging design issues, and helping with post-silicon validation. This posting advertises potential future opportunities; the exact role may not be open currently, and applications are accepted until further notice.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in ASIC Design, Engineering, or a related field.
Expected to continue enrollment in the degree program after completing the internship.
Foundational knowledge and academic project experience in Verilog or SystemVerilog.
Demonstrated ability to perform interactive and waveform-based debugging on digital systems.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or shell for task automation.
Coursework or project experience related to networking protocols and architectures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Participate in creating design specifications and reviewing micro-architecture specifications.
Implement Verilog RTL to meet timing, performance, and power requirements.
Contribute to full-chip integration and support timing methodology and analysis.
Develop and analyze functional coverage and ensure coverage goals are met.
Collaborate with verification teams to address design bugs and close code coverage.
Collaborate with physical design teams to resolve timing and place-and-route issues.
Triage, debug, and identify root causes of simulation, software bring-up, and customer failures.
Perform diagnostic and post-silicon validation tests in the lab.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Birthday paid day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification and eligibility.
Paid sick time.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Non-sales employees may be eligible for annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.
Employees may be eligible for Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to vesting conditions.