Systems Quality Engineer I (Co-op) - United States

Cisco•Maynard, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. The ASIC Group works closely with other development teams within Cisco, including marketing, system hardware, software, product engineering, and manufacturing. Through this collaboration, members of our group play a major role in the process of defining, developing and bringing new products to market across Cisco's product line. Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, TelePresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally. Participate in the design, development, and verification of high-performance communications processors and ASICs for a wide range of Cisco’s products. As a leader in the development of award-winning communications and network processing silicon/ASICs, Cisco’s Core ASIC Group will soon begin development of multiple next-generation designs. We seek dedicated and driven engineers to work on this exciting and strategic opportunity. As a member of the team you will work with top industry talent and contribute in system architecture, network processor (NPU) architecture, Ethernet processing, digital signal processing, modeling, high-speed logic design & verification, custom processor development, dense and efficient memory designs, custom library development (Standard Cell and I/O), physical design & DFT, Signal Integrity, and complexed packaging technology. Our silicon is developed using sophisticated VLSI design techniques in the latest deep submicron silicon process nodes with ownership extending to complete in-house physical design.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
Qualifying education should be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving skills
Familiarity with ASIC design flow, including RTL (Register Transfer Level) design using hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and verification.
Knowledge of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools used in the ASIC design process is also beneficial.
Able to commit to a 6-month co-op program.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work toward long-term goals
Experience in establishing and sustaining strong relationships with an extended team
Ability to work collaboratively across business groups
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, and verification of high-performance communications processors and ASICs for a wide range of Cisco’s products.
Contribute in system architecture, network processor (NPU) architecture, Ethernet processing, digital signal processing, modeling, high-speed logic design & verification, custom processor development, dense and efficient memory designs, custom library development (Standard Cell and I/O), physical design & DFT, Signal Integrity, and complexed packaging technology.

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
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)