San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$241k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG…
Skills: ASIC Design Verification, System Verilog, UVM, Debugging, Methodology
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technolo…
Skills: Large Language Models, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
Company Description Mirantis, an IREN company, is the Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company, enabling organizations to build and operate scalable, secure, and sovereign infrastructure for modern AI, machine learnin…
Skills: Sales engineering, Solutions architecture, GPU infrastructure, Kubernetes, AI/ML infrastructure
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$240k–$333k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in product management or related technical role. 5 years of experience taking technical products from conception to lau…
Skills: Product Management, Agentic Workflows, Technical Product Development, AI-native Product Lifecycle, Cross-functional Leadership
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$200k/yr
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the fu…
Skills: Power Integrity, IR Drop Analysis, Electromigration Analysis, Cadence Voltus, Synopsys RedHawk-SC
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$270k–$300k/yr
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pio…
Skills: Product management, Partnership management, B2B product strategy, OEM partner management, Cross-functional leadership
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$262k–$364k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript). 7 years of expe…
Skills: Software Development, Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Technical Leadership, People Management
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$185k–$240k/yr
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the fu…
Skills: Physical Design Methodology, RTL-to-GDSII Flow, Synthesis, Place-and-Route, Static Timing Analysis
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$207k–$300k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go. 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products. 3 years …
Skills: C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, Go
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$174k–$252k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling. 5 years of experience with security engineering…
Skills: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Reverse Engineering
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$172k–$245k/yr
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and d…
Skills: Cloud Engineering, SRE, DevOps, Technical Product Management, Network Security
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$141k–$361k/yr
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pio…
Skills: Software engineering, Automation, Python, Java, Agentic AI
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$135k/yr
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offic…
Skills: Microsoft 365, Identity management, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Exchange Online
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$210k/yr
Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Efficient’s patented technology uses 100x less energy than state of the art commercially available ultra-low-power processors …
Skills: Product management, Software platforms, SDK development, Compiler design, Machine learning
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$165k–$188k/yr
About the role We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive cross-functional planning and execution for our Software programs. In this role, you will work closely with engineering leaders across softw…
Skills: Technical program management, Software development lifecycle, Cross-functional coordination, Project scheduling, Risk management
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$160k/yr
Company Description Axiado is building the future of AI powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Tru…
Skills: Embedded system testing, Performance verification, Reliability engineering, Python, C/C++
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$196k–$314k/yr
Company Description Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, Califor…
Skills: SSD architecture, PCIe, NVMe, Memory controller, CPU complex
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$196k–$314k/yr
Company Description Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, Califor…
Skills: SSD Architecture, PCIe/NVMe, Memory Controller, CPU Complex, ASIC Design
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$140k/yr
Company Description From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people. Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care a…
Skills: PLC programming, SCADA design, HMI application design, Network design, Database design
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$240k/yr
The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform …
Skills: Compiler design, Machine learning, PyTorch, TensorFlow, High-performance systems
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Participate in the ASIC design verification for Cisco high-end switching products. Develop simulation models, test plans, and collaborate with hardware and software designers.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience is required, or a Master's with 4+ years, or a PhD with 1 year of experience. Experience in System Verilog/UVM and ASIC design and verification processes is also necessary.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design networking hardware for enterprises, service providers, the public sector, and nonprofit organizations worldwide. As part of the team behind Cisco Silicon One—the industry’s only unified silicon architecture spanning top-of-rack switches to web-scale data centers—you’ll help shape Cisco’s groundbreaking solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced ASICs in the industry.
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.
Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer science/computer engineering/related degree and 7+ years of related experience or Master's in electrical/computer science/computer engineering/related degree and 4+ years of related experience, or PhD in electrical/computer science/computer engineering/related degree + 1 year of related experience.
Experience in System Verilog/UVM.
Experience with ASIC design and verification processes, debugging, methodology, and tools.
Experience in verifying blocks/clusters/full chip level for ASIC.
Post-silicon lab bring-up experience.
Experience with Linux, C/C++, and/or Python/Perl.
Experience in Networking.
Experience with Formal verification.
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:
$165,000.00 - $277,600.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$146,700.00 - $247,000.00 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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