Carlsbad, California, United States · On-site
$164k–$235k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco’s Client Optics Group (C…
Skills: ASIC Design Verification, System Verilog, UVM, Verification Methodologies, Scripting
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh · On-site
What You’ll Do We are seeking a customer-focused Solutions Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a consultative sales approach. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing technical guidance, architectin…
Skills: Solution Architecture, Pre-sales, Technical Consulting, Cisco Technologies, Networking
Milpitas, California, United States · On-site
$230k–$333k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 06/25/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco is seeking a strategic, …
Skills: Product Marketing, Content Strategy, Event Strategy, Executive Messaging, Cross-functional Leadership
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Meet the Team Cisco's Webex Engineering Group is redefining the future of collaboration. We’re building a world where people connect effortlessly to enjoy modern, uncompromised collaboration across every room, desk, pock…
Skills: C++, Swift, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Location: Must be based in or within a commutable distance to Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW Work Authorization for Australia: Must be authorised to work in Australia without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Me…
Skills: Python, Large Language Models, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Lang Graph
Milpitas, California, United States · Hybrid
$165k–$241k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 07/29/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid role, located in Milpitas, …
Skills: L2/L3 Networking Protocols, IOS-XR, Test Automation, Python, PyATS
Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · Hybrid
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant…
Skills: Networking, IT, Computer Science, Routing, Switching
Foster City, California, United States · On-site
$196k–$247k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Join Cisco’s Pricing Strategy …
Skills: Pricing Strategy, Product Management, Business Strategy, Data Analytics, Financial Modeling
Milpitas, California, United States · Hybrid
$165k–$278k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 07/29/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid role, located in Milpitas, …
Skills: L2/L3 Networking Protocols, IOS-XR, Test Automation, Python, BGP
Carlsbad, California, United States · On-site
$189k–$272k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 05/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Cisco’s Client Optics Group (C…
Skills: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, High-Speed Communication Theory, Transmission Line Theory
San Francisco, California, United States · Remote OK
$169k–$277k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 07/12/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Engineering Product Manager - Observability …
Skills: AI Product Management, Observability, Agentic Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Anomaly Detection
Bangalore South, Karnataka, India · On-site
Meet the Team Common Hardware Group (CHG) Power is a central team that supports power design across various products like Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Catalyst 9000 switches, IoT, and many others. As part of the central ha…
Skills: Power Electronics, Analog Design, Buck-Boost Topologies, Schematic Design, PCB Layout
Taipei, Taiwan · On-site
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant…
Skills: ASIC Verification, System Verilog, UVM, Digital Design, Test Plans
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico · On-site
Meet the Team It's an exciting time to work at Cisco! Where every day we live our mission, shaping the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and e…
Skills: Manufacturing Process Knowledge, SMT, Wave Soldering, Press Fit, Mechanical Assembly
Bangalore South, Karnataka, India · On-site
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant…
Skills: Cisco SD-Access, Cisco SD-WAN, Routing & Switching, BGP, OSPF
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$228k–$374k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a sa…
Skills: Engineering Management, Machine Learning Systems, Large Language Models, Production AI Platforms, Code Generation
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium · On-site
About this role: Cilium Tetragon is a flexible, Kubernetes-aware security tool, with real-time observability and enforcement. Leveraging the power of eBPF, Tetragon offers a low-overhead, in kernel solution that enhances…
Skills: Threat Research, Vulnerability Research, Security Detections, Linux System Security, eBPF
London Borough of Hounslow, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant…
Skills: Routing, Switching, WAN, SDWAN, Python
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$241k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026 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…
Skills: ASIC Design Verification, System Verilog, UVM, Debugging, Methodology
Bang Kadi Subdistrict, Thailand · On-site
Meet the Team: Join the Cisco Process & Automation team in developing leading automation technology, this role works cross-functionally with process engineering, manufacturing, equipment, and quality teams to drive produ…
Skills: Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Automation
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Define and lead verification methodology and standards across multiple projects while coordinating activities across multiple sites. Lead verification at block and chip level, review specifications, and mentor verification engineers.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years, or a PhD with 3 years in ASIC Design Verification. Experience in System Verilog, UVM, and leading verification teams is required.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Cisco’s Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data center with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability. Come join us and take part in shaping COG’s ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry.
You will work with Cisco's best-in-class Silicon Photonics team. Our team is responsible for driving the development and optimization of optical transceivers & modules (800G,1.6T & beyond) that seamlessly integrate with Cisco's routing, switching, and datacenter platforms, enabling customers to build scalable, high-performance networks that support emerging technologies including AI/ML workloads, and next-generation data center architectures.
We are looking for a hard-working and experienced Design Verification Lead to join our team and 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.
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.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 8+ years of ASIC Design Verification experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of ASIC Design experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 3 years in 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.
Strong experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) for developing scalable, reusable, and coverage-driven verification environments.
Expertise in verification of SerDes IP, D2D PHY IP, ODSP & integrated transceiver features, CPU sub-system & Protocols (Ethernet, UCIE, UAL, SPI/I2C, etc.)
Experience influencing design for testability and verification.
Proven experience in troubleshooting and debugging.
· Experience with Formal Verification, hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog/System Verilog)
Experience with emulation and prototyping platforms (Veloce, HAPS).
Experience collaborating with architecture and design teams on verification strategy.
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.
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 flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$183,800.00 - $303,100.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$163,600.00 - $269,800.00 For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.
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We securely connect everything to make anything possible.
Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.
Offices: Tasman Way, San Jose, CA 95134, US · Richardson, Richardson, TX 75082, US · RTP, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, US · Csorsz utca, Budapest, Budapest 1124, HU · 13600 Dulles Technology Dr, Herndon, VA 20171, US
