Cisco

ASIC Design Verification Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco$183K — $263K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of ASIC Design and Verification experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years.
  • Proven experience with ASIC design and verification processes using System Verilog.
  • Demonstrated capability in leading verification methodology for ASIC at cluster/subsystem or full chip level.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in ASIC design verification for high-end switching products.
  • Lead and maintain the Design Verification (DV) environment infrastructure.
  • Develop simulation models, test plans, and conduct performance analysis.
  • Construct testbench components, including scoreboard, agents, and monitors.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug post-silicon integration issues.
  • Ensure thorough verification coverage through code and functional coverage reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers on project tasks and technical problem-solving.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with Cisco matching contributions.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • Flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.
  • Paid time off for holidays, personal wellness, and volunteering opportunities.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/17/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact
  • Participate in the ASIC design verification for Cisco high-end switching products.
  • Lead, architect, develop, and maintain block, cluster, and top-level Design Verification (DV) environment infrastructure.
  • Develop simulation models, test plans, direct and random tests, code or functional coverage, multi-chip/system simulation, and performance analysis.
  • Construct testbenches components like scoreboard, agents, sequencers, and monitors.
  • Collaborate with designers, architects, and software teams to debug issues during post-silicon bring-up and integration and customer failures.
  • Ensure comprehensive verification coverage through code and functional coverage implementation and review.
  • Participate in and contribute to chip architecture definition and discussions.
  • Mentor junior engineers on performing project tasks and problem solving.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 10+ years of ASIC Design and Verification experience or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 8+ years of ASIC Design and Verification experience.
  • Experience with ASIC design and verification processes (with System Verilog), debugging, methodology, and tools.
  • Experience in leading the verification methodology (in UVM) of clusters/subsystems or full chip level for ASIC.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior people management experience.
  • Dashboard management for regression, coverage, test list completion and other DV statistics.
  • Post-silicon lab bring-up experience.
  • Experience using emulation platforms such as Veloce, Palladium, Zebu, or HAPS
  • Experience with Linux, C/C++, and/or Python/Perl.
  • Experience in Networking.

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