Participate in the ASIC design verification for Cisco high-end switching products.
Perform end-to-end verification of design blocks and top-level
Develop simulation models, test plans, direct and random tests, code or functional coverage, multi-chip/system simulation, and performance analysis.
Construct testbenches components like scoreboard, agents, sequencers, and monitors.
Collaborate with the hardware, software designers, and vendors.
Requirements
Prior experience in System Verilog and UVM.
Prior experience with ASIC design and verification processes, debugging, methodology, and tools.
Prior experience in verifying blocks/clusters or full chip level for ASIC.
Experience with Linux, C/C++, and/or Python/Perl.
Prior experience in emulation.
Post-silicon lab bring-up experience.
Experience in Networking.
Experience with Formal verification.
Experience with AI agents (i.e Cursor, Codex, CoPilot, etc...)
Why Cisco?
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,500.00 to $219,200.00 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 flexi
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
The application window is expected to close on: 08/25/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .
Meet the Team
Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's revolutionary solutions for data centers by designing some of the most complex chips being developed in the industry with the opportunity to get full exposure to all aspects of the systems and applications we build (Silicon, Hardware, Software, telemetry, security, etc). Our group offers a unique combination of a startup culture with the benefits of working for the leading networking company in the world!
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