ASIC DFx & Test Architect Lead

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of the comprehensive DFx & test solutions and architectures that support ATE screening, in-system test, debug and diagnostics needs of the design.
• Lead the RTL implementation from the architecture specifications and required RTL quality checks implementations.
• Work with the team on Innovative Hardware DFx & test strategy aspects for for leading edge technology nodes and packaging styles, driving re-usable test and debug methodologies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's on Electrical Engineering with 10+ years (or Master's with 8+ years) of experience on ASIC hardware development
• Prior experience with ASIC DFx and test relevant standards, and techniques.
• Prior experience with silicon life cycle, including manufacturing screening and qualification
• Prior experience on ASIC components including high speed IO's and their test + diagnosis solutions
• Prior experience on hardware design specifications and verification plan/matrix.
• Prior experience on RTL QA checks, including lint & CDC
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• Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
• The starting salary range posted for this position is $210,600.00 to $305,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible em

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Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 09/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the team: The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development-from design to qualification to production-is within our team, we're able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

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