Cisco

ASIC DFx & Test Architect Lead

Cisco$210K — $305K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years or Master's with 8+ years of ASIC hardware development experience.
  • Familiarity with ASIC DFx standards and testing techniques.
  • Experience with silicon life cycle management including screening and qualification.
  • Knowledge of high-speed I/O components and their diagnostic solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive DFx and test solutions for ATE screening and in-system diagnostics.
  • Lead RTL implementation based on architecture specifications and implement quality checks.
  • Collaborate on innovative DFx and test strategies for advanced technology nodes and packaging styles.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work options to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continued education and professional development within the company.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/01/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact:

Define, design and verify ASIC and ASIC subsystems to be deployed in a range of Cisco platforms. Contribute to a multi-disciplined engineering team to meet the power, performance, and area goals for products. Design, document, and develop ASIC subsystems for release in high volume and quality. Help define the process, methods, and tools for design and implementation of complex developments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for development of the comprehensive DFx & test solutions and architectures that support ATE screening, in-system test, debug and diagnostics needs of the design.
  • Lead the RTL implementation from the architecture specifications and required RTL quality checks implementations.
  • Work with the team on Innovative Hardware DFx & test strategy aspects for for leading edge technology nodes and packaging styles, driving re-usable test and debug methodologies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's on Electrical Engineering with 10+ years (or Master's with 8+ years) of experience on ASIC hardware development
  • Prior experience with ASIC DFx and test relevant standards, and techniques.
  • Prior experience with silicon life cycle, including manufacturing screening and qualification
  • Prior experience on ASIC components including high speed IO's and their test + diagnosis solutions


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience on hardware design specifications and verification plan/matrix.
  • Prior experience on RTL QA checks, including lint & CDC


The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:
$210,600.00 - $350,800.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$189,300.00 - $312,200.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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