Cisco Silicon One is seeking a Physical Design Technical Leader.
Meet the Team
Physical Design team within Cisco Silicon One is responsible for the entire backend methodology and flow development from RTL to GDS. This is a critical part of the group leading the development of high-quality VLSI designs.
We demonstrate the latest silicon technologies and processes to build the largest-scale and most complex devices, pushing the boundaries of feasibility.
Your Impact
You'll be part of the Cisco Silicon One team, which is at the heart of Cisco’s software and ASIC design efforts.
You'll handle all aspects of chip design, including Definition, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route, Optimization, Timing Closure, Design Floor Planning.
Minimum Requirements
- A VLSI Design with extensive experience in backend design
- B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong understanding of Place & Route flow.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in a relevant domain
Preferred/Advantageous Qualifications
- Deep understanding of all aspects of Physical construction and Integration.
- Knowledge in Physical Design Verification methodology LVS/DRC.
- Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (such as Synopsys, Cadence, etc.).
- Great teammate, self-learning skills, and ability to work autonomously.
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Skills Required
- Extensive VLSI backend design experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
- Strong understanding of Place & Route flow
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in relevant domain
- Deep understanding of physical construction and integration
- Knowledge of Physical Design Verification methodology (LVS/DRC)
- Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, etc.)
- Good teamwork, self-learning skills, and ability to work autonomously
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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