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ASIC Design Verification Technical Leader - Acacia (hybrid)

Cisco$174K — $253K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • 12+ years of experience in ASIC verification methodologies and tools.
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog/UVM.
  • Experience in developing in-house Verification Intellectual Property (VIP).
  • Familiarity with C++ hybrid test benches and DSP algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop detailed and comprehensive test plans.
  • Create and develop verification test benches.
  • Apply innovative verification techniques to complex designs.
  • Supervise the execution of test plans by team members.
  • Collaborate with design engineers on chip-level design tradeoffs.
  • Review design verification coding and coverage metrics.
  • Mentor team members in verification methodologies and technologies.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with remote options.
  • Opportunity for professional development and technical leadership.
  • Collaborative work environment with access to cutting-edge technology.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects within the optical communications industry.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close on 7/7/26.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Preferred candidates will be based in Maynard, MA, or Austin, TX and be available to be onsite 3 days per week.

Your Impact

The ASIC Design Verification Technical Lead Engineer will be working on next-generation 100G-1.6T coherent optical communications products. This role is for a senior contributor & technical leader focused on verifying highly complex ASICs that are used in these next-generation systems. The role requires someone to demonstrate their experience applying sophisticated verification techniques to ASIC projects: ensuring design quality, leading sophisticated technical projects, developing process improvements for the team, and mentoring teammates on techniques, technology & methods for verification. This role also requires significant communication skills (both written and verbal) to contribute to the ASIC projects, and working with other technical leaders in the engineering community.

In this role, you will need to operate independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly technical environment, creating unique verification solutions and providing technical leadership to others on the team. A successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the most advanced high-speed optical products in the world. Knowledge of object-oriented verification methodologies is required. In this role, you will:
  • Lead and develop detailed and comprehensive test plans
  • Lead and develop verification test benches
  • Apply innovative verification techniques to complex designs
  • Supervise the timely execution of test plans by the rest of the team
  • Lead and assist with chip-level design tradeoffs by working with design engineers
  • Participate in the review of design verification coding and coverage metrics
  • Provide technical leadership & mentoring
  • Work collaboratively with the team to develop & incorporate the latest test technologies & processes


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic or Electrical Engineering, with 12+ years of experience using the latest ASIC verification methodologies, tools, and scripting/programming languages
  • Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM
  • Experience with in house Verification Intellectual Property (VIP) development strategy


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with C++ hybrid test benches
  • Consistent track record of innovation that leads to quantifiable improvements
  • Self-motivation and the ability to implement effectively without supervision
  • Experience leading ASIC technical teams
  • Knowledge of DSP algorithms and modulation techniques such as QAM
  • Lab silicon validation experience
  • Knowledge of Formal Verification methodologies and tools such as Jasper or VCFormal


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