Hardware Engineer - Electronic Design Automation Tool Support Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 12/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.


Meet the Team

We are the EDA Tools and Libraries team dedicated to supporting all Hardware Design teams at Cisco. Our mission is to empower our customers to deliver high-quality products within fast-paced development cycles, meeting demanding schedules and stringent performance requirements. By streamlining and optimizing the design process, we enable our customers to focus on innovation and product excellence.

Your Impact

• Install, configure, and maintain EDA tool suites from major vendors (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor/Siemens, Ansys).

• Administer license servers (FlexLM/FlexNet) and monitor usage to ensure compliance and optimize license availability for global teams.

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for hardware engineers, resolving issues related to tool crashes, tool installation issues, and environment configurations.

• Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Tcl, Perl, or Bash) to automate repetitive tasks, integrate different tools into a unified design flow, and improve productivity.

• Work closely with IT and CAD teams to optimize tool performance on Linux-based compute clusters and manage large-scale data storage requirements.

• Open and track technical support cases with EDA vendors, advocating for bug fixes and feature enhancements required by our design teams.

• Create and maintain "How-To" guides, environment setup procedures, and best practice documentation for the engineering community.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in EDA tool support or a CAD/CAE engineering environment.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting.

• Experience managing FlexLM or similar license management software.

• Proficiency in using AI tools in day-to-day work, including scripting, communicatrion, and debugging.

• Solid understanding of one or more scripting languages - Perl, Python, TCL, bash, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) workload managers like LSF (Load Sharing Facility), Slurm or Grid Engine.

• Familiarity with revision control systems such as Git, Perforce, or CVS.

• Windows experience: Some Microsoft Windows administration experience would be a plus.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Strong diagnostic skills to identify root causes in complex software environments.

• Customer Focus: A service-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate technical solutions to non-IT staff.

• Adaptability: Ability to stay current with rapidly evolving EDA technologies and methodologies.

• Detail Oriented: Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and speed.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Why Cisco? 

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. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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