Meet the Team
We are part of the Hardware Platform Group, with our team specializing in FPGA verification. Our work spans both sophisticated data-path and challenging control-path FPGAs. The verification process includes crafting the DV architecture, test plan, and coverage plan, all the way through to final DV sign-off. We leverage industry-standard tools for simulation, linting, coverage, and assertions, incorporating various quality metrics to ensure a robust process. Our ultimate goal is to deliver bug-free RTL for first-pass success on the board. Additionally, we collaborate closely with our remote teams based in SJC and India.
Your Impact
- Lead and mentor a team of verification engineers, driving the development of robust test benches, coverage plans, and constrained random tests.
- Ensure high-quality and reliable FPGA/ASIC designs through sophisticated verification techniques and comprehensive debugging.
- Contribute to the adoption and evolution of ground breaking verification methodologies like UVM/VMM, improving team efficiency and performance.
- Partner with architects, logic designers, and software engineers to align on architecture, micro-architecture, and system-level requirements.
- Play a pivotal role in delivering next-generation, high-performance FPGA and ASIC products for Cisco’s networking solutions.
- Ensure product reliability and performance, strengthening Cisco’s reputation and customer trust in its hardware solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7+ years of experience in design verification.
- Proficiency in OOPs, Verilog & System Verilog.
- Confirmed verification skills : FPGA, planning, problem solving, debug, adversarial testing and random testing
- Project based work experience with UVM/VMM methodologies.
- You will have experience with architecting the testplan & test bench.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands on experience with Ethernet based protocols, PCIe, AXI, memory controllers, OTN etc. will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with VCS simulation flow, knowledge of coverage & assertions is desirable.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7+ years of design verification experience
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Verified FPGA experience including planning, debugging, adversarial and random testing
- Project-based experience with UVM or VMM methodologies
- Experience architecting test plans and testbenches
- Hands-on experience with Ethernet protocols, PCIe, AXI, memory controllers, OTN
- Familiarity with VCS simulation flow, coverage and assertions
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
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