- Architectural work: in-depth understanding of the architecture, and identification of problems and solutions.
- All aspects of implementation: specification, design, timing-analysis, power-optimization, flow automation, optimization of the logic for low power and area; highlighting issues and standard methodologies for power and area optimization.
- Document and improve standard methodologies to make product successful.
- BS/MS and 7+/5+ years respectively of hands-on experience in large-scale, high-performance ASIC.
- Implementation specification creation.
- RTL development (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VCS, Spyglass, CDC, Formal verification)
- Experienced in system debug and SW/HW bring-up, system validation of silicon towards FCS.
- Gate-level understanding of RTL and Synthesis
- Programming/scripting skills (C, C++, Perl)
- Hardware Emulation Platforms and tools (such as EVE, Veloce)
- Good written/verbal interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
- Worked in block design of high-scale, high-performance ASICs.
- Planning overall block design strategy from the requirements.
- Exposure to complex debugs and system level integration aspects
- Valid experience in implementation: specification, RTL design, lint, cdc, timing analysis, formal verification, system testing.
- Valid experience in flow automation (scripting, Makefiles, etc).
- Working with senior resources in the team on architectural and design strategies.
- Good interpersonal skills, and ability to accurately describe issues/improvements.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
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Skills Required
- BS/MS and 7+/5+ years respectively of hands-on experience in large-scale, high-performance ASIC.
- Implementation specification creation.
- RTL development (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VCS, Spyglass, CDC, Formal verification).
- Experienced in system debug and SW/HW bring-up, system validation of silicon towards FCS.
- Gate-level understanding of RTL and Synthesis.
- Programming/scripting skills (C, C++, Perl).
- Hardware Emulation Platforms and tools (such as EVE, Veloce).
- Good written/verbal interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
- Worked in block design of high-scale, high-performance ASICs.
- Planning overall block design strategy from the requirements.
- Exposure to complex debugs and system level integration aspects.
- Valid experience in flow automation (scripting, Makefiles, etc).
- Working with senior resources in the team on architectural and design strategies.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
