ASIC Design Verification Engineer

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!

** What You'll Do*
* As an ASIC Design Verification Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing Cisco's revolutionary data center solutions. You'll architect and develop DV infrastructure, create and execute comprehensive test plans, and ensure robust verification and coverage for complex chips. Your collaboration with designers, architects, and software teams will help guarantee seamless integration and optimal performance of Cisco's hardware platforms. You will:

+ 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 test benches components like scoreboard, agents, sequencers, and monitors.

+ Collaborate with the hardware, software designers, and vendors.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer science/computer engineering/related degree and 5+ years of related experience or Master's in electrical/computer science/computer engineering/related degree and 3+ years of related experience, or PhD in electrical/computer science/computer engineering/related degree + 0 years of related experience.

+ 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Experience with Linux, C/C++, and/or Python/Perl.

+ Prior experience in emulation.

+ Post-silicon lab bring-up experience.

+ Experience in Networking.

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Experience with Formal verification.

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Experience with AI agents (i.e Cursor, Codex, CoPilot, etc...)

** 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.

** Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:*
* The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ 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.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

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…