ASIC Engineering Technical Leader

<p>This is a hybrid role with four days per week at Cisco’s Yerevan office.<br /> </p><h2><b>Meet the Team</b></h2><p>Join the Silicon One Team at Cisco in Armenia, a group at the forefront of developing Cisco's groundbreaking silicon architecture. We are a collaborative unit focused on pushing the boundaries of ASIC design for advanced process nodes. As part of our team, you will contribute to defining innovative Physical Design methodologies and creating robust flows essential for developing our complex chips. You will also have the opportunity to work firsthand with the Physical Design of intricate chip partitions.</p><p></p><h2><b>Your Impact</b></h2><p>This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of networking innovation within Cisco Silicon One. As a key technical leader, you will drive next-generation silicon architecture development, guide your team in delivering solutions that power advanced global networks, and lead collaboration across multiple teams. You will mentor engineers and influence physical design strategies that set new industry standards. Your expertise will be critical to the successful delivery and continuous improvement of Cisco’s most advanced silicon solutions.</p><ul><li>Taking part in all aspects of digital design, from micro-architecture to RTL design and qualification.</li><li>Sub-system/SoC integration and verification.</li><li>Review/enhancement of RTL codes.</li><li>Improve flows and methodologies to streamline IP/SoC development and integration.</li><li>Work closely with the verification team for complex debugs to resolve verification failures.</li><li>Close interaction with the physical design team to reach better physical design QoR.</li></ul><p></p><h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2><ul><li>8+ years of industry experience in ASIC digital design.</li><li>Proficient in Verilog/System Verilog coding.</li><li>Experience with front-end tools (Verilog simulators, linting, CDC checkers, synthesis, formal verification).</li><li>Experience with industry standard interface protocols such as AMBA(AXI, APB, AHB), JTAG etc, memories.</li><li>Ability to write scripts using Python, Tcl, Make.</li></ul><p></p><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Experience working on sensors IP development.</li><li>Familiarity with power optimization techniques, power intent (UPF), power estimation.</li><li>Familiarity with DFT/MBIST is a plus.</li><li>Good communication skills, self-motivated and well-organized.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><h1>Why Cisco? </h1><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. </p><p></p>