ASIC Technical Leader- CAD
About The Position
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Cisco Silicon One is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's revolutionary solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in CAD, or test automation for semiconductor designs.
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques to EDA workflows (log analysis, anomaly detection, predictive insights).
- Prior experience with EDA DFT toolchain like Synopsys TestMAX, Synopsys VCS, Siemen's Tessent and similar.
- Experience in Tcl, Python, Perl, and shell scripting.
- Experience building automated flows and regression systems in compute farm environments (LSF/ or similar).
- Prior experience with SoC integration and cross-functional workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with data analytics tools (Python/pandas, dashboards, visualization tools).
- Experience with large-scale regression systems and distributed job management.
- Exposure to ATE/tester formats (e.g., STIL) and silicon bring-up/debug.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive end-to-end DFT flow architecture.
- Build and maintain scalable CAD infrastructure that spans the entire design cycle from RTL and insertion to ATPG, simulation, and reporting.
- Spearhead the development of robust, LSF-based regression frameworks.
- Leverage AI-driven automation to enhance log analysis, failure triage, and intelligent debug processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with RTL, Physical Design, and Validation teams to ensure seamless integration and signoff.
- Establish standardized, high-reusability flows that enforce best practices.
Benefits
- 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
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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