ASIC Design Verification Technical Leader

Role Overview

Join Cisco's Client Optics Group (COG) as a Design Verification Lead to drive verification of Cisco's silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for the next generation of products for 100/200/400G per Lambda solutions. Define and lead verification methodology and standards across multiple projects, coordinating activities across multiple sites.

What You Will Do

Lead verification at block & chip level with various high-speed IPs integrated like ODSP, D2D IP, SerDes XSR/PAM4, Integrated drivers/TIA, and control functions. Review specifications, participate in design reviews, and influence architecture for testability and verification efficiency.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Mentor and coach verification engineers, driving continuous improvement in technical skills and execution. Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up phases. Support post-silicon bring-up and optimize integration and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 8+ years of ASIC Design Verification experience
• Experience in System Verilog, UVM, and verification methodologies
• Experience owning and delivering verification for large-scale SoCs or subsystems
• Experience leading verification teams or projects
• Experience in scripting and automation such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell Scripts

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid time away (10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness)
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
• Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
• Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
• Performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)