- Manages the definition, architecture and design of high performance ASICs
- Owns applications or multiple complex functional areas
- Oversees reusable code and its applications
- Creates re-usable code that promotes efficiencies in new ways
- Defines verification strategies
- Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to integrate into PD and DV flows
- Owns infrastructure and testing environmens
- Leads and designs the building blocks of multiple channels
- Applies and drives the design methodology from conception to production
- Influences and collaborates with teams to ensure specifications and requirements are met
- Leads technical expertise of a physical design function
- Interfaces with vendors and design leads on full chip timing closure, PI, and PV
- Owns the full electrical planning and specifications of electrical interfaces
- Develops multiple solutions, first test vehicles and performs verification and validation
- Bachelor's or a Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required with at least 12+ years of experience.
- Prior experience with Jtag protocols ( p1500, p1687) , Scan insertion and BIST architectures, including memory BIST and boundary scan.
- Prior experience with ATPG and EDA tools like TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent tool sets, Test static timing analysis constraints development and timing closure,
- Prior experience working with Gate level simulation, including timing based simulations with sdf , debugging with VCS and other simulators.
- Post-silicon validation and debug experience; Ability to work with ATE engineers on pattern translation and validation.
- Scripting skills: Tcl, Python/Perl.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Verilog design experience – developing custom DFT logic & IP integration; familiarity with functional verification
- • DFT CAD development – Test Architecture, Methodology and Infrastructure
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 12+ years of experience
- Experience with JTAG protocols (p1500, p1687), scan insertion, BIST architectures including memory BIST and boundary scan
- Experience with ATPG and EDA tools (TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent) and static timing analysis constraints development and timing closure
- Experience with gate-level simulation including timing-based simulations using SDF and debugging with VCS or other simulators
- Post-silicon validation and debug experience; ability to work with ATE engineers on pattern translation and validation
- Scripting skills: Tcl, Python or Perl
- Verilog design experience developing custom DFT logic and IP integration; familiarity with functional verification
- DFT CAD development experience: Test architecture, methodology and infrastructure
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 — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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