Join Cisco’s CHG Team in Armenia, a team at the forefront of physical design for the globally recognized Silicon One brand. We specialize in chip-level implementation for innovative networking technology, tackling large-scale design challenges with advanced methodologies and best-in-class tools. Our team is a collaborative group of experts dedicated to redefining the boundaries of what is possible in silicon. By driving the physical implementation of high-complexity silicon, we ensure the performance and reliability of the technology that powers tomorrow’s connectivity. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge networking chips in a dynamic, global environment.
Your Impact
Lead the end-to-end physical implementation of high-complexity silicon blocks from RTL to tape-out to ensure production-ready design delivery. Apply deep expertise in synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure to meet stringent performance, power, and area (PPA) goals. Collaborate with global frontend, IP, and CAD teams to resolve complex implementation challenges and ensure seamless system-level integration. Advance physical design methodologies by leading technical investigations and proposing improvements to streamline development flows. Provide technical direction to peers to foster an innovative engineering environment that delivers impactful networking solutions.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in ASIC design, physical implementation, and verification.
Proven expertise in deep submicron CMOS technologies.
Extensive knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII.
Demonstrated mastery in block-level synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Direct experience with EM/IR and ESD analysis, including debugging and solution development.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Shell to improve design flow efficiency.
Proven ability to mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.
Experience collaborating with global teams and external vendor partners.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in ASIC design, physical implementation, and verification.
- Proven expertise in deep submicron CMOS technologies.
- Extensive knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII.
- Demonstrated mastery in block-level synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Direct experience with EM/IR and ESD analysis, including debugging and solution development.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Shell.
- Proven ability to mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.
- Experience collaborating with global teams and external vendor partners.
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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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