Director - Technical Program Management (Software) Silicon One - Cisco
San Jose, CA
About the Job
Application Deadline: Oct 13th 4.30 PM ET
Who We Are
Cisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco’s ASIC design and is driving the development of next-generation network devices for the AI/ML era. Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof.
Our devices are crafted for universal adaptability, delivering high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility. The Cisco Silicon One team develops breakthrough silicon products.
We enable the use of these innovative products in the fast-paced world of Open Standards, Open Networking, and massively Scalable Cloud Data Centers. If you want to work with amazing people and ground breaking customers developing the next generation of world-class products, join us.
What You’ll Do
• Work with the software, hardware, and architecture teams to understand the requirements and constraints.
• Provide program management leadership during all phases of silicon and SDK development from concept, design, pre and post Silicon development, validation, qualification, and production release phases.
• Deliver ASIC solutions and high-quality system products in partnership with the hardware team while aligning with product management and architecture team requirements.
• Collaborate with software managers, product marketing, customers, and other partners to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in the software development and planning process.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to executive leadership and external customers.
• Ensure alignment of the project objectives with organization goals/priority and customer needs.
• Drive internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions.
Who You Are
You possess strong interpersonal skills, which are evident in your ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively within diverse teams. Additionally, you have demonstrated experience in managing both the granular technical details and the overarching big-picture strategy, a skilled Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team with a strong background in software engineering in ASIC industry. This role requires a strategic problem solver who can bridge the gap between hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration and program success.
Who You’ll Work With: As a Director, Program Management you’ll be interacting with cross-organization functions, such as Software, System, Architecture, and Marketing teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or other technical field and an equivalent experience of 15+ years in the industry.
• Demonstrable experience as a Program Management leader in a technical environment, with a focus on software development methodologies, ASIC or embedded software or related technical projects.
• Prior experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering or other technical field and 12+ years of experience of industry experience.
• Validated experience in Program/Product management or Technical/Engineering management with proven leadership in delivering successful products.
• Prior experience in managing both software and ASIC design flow (architecture, micro-architecture, RTL, Synthesis, functional verification, physical layout etc.)
Why Cisco
The Internet of Everything is a phenomenon driving new opportunities for Cisco and it's redefining our customers' businesses worldwide. We are pioneers and have been since the early days of connectivity. Today, we are building teams that are expanding our technology solutions in the mobile, cloud, security, IT, and big data spaces, including software and consulting services. As Cisco delivers the network that powers the Internet, we are connecting the unconnected. Imagine creating unprecedented disruption. Your revolutionary ideas will impact everything from retail, healthcare, and entertainment, to public and private sectors, and far beyond. Collaborate with like-minded innovators in a fun and flexible culture that has earned Cisco global recognition as a Great Place to work. With roughly 10 billion connected things in the world now and over 50 billion estimated in the future, your career has exponential possibilities at Cisco.
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. A passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!
We offer extensive employee benefits including 20 days of PTO, 10 paid volunteering days, paid birthday off, 401k match with NO vesting, generous health/dental/vision benefits and much more.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
#wearecisco
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Who We Are
Cisco Silicon One is the center of Cisco’s ASIC design and is driving the development of next-generation network devices for the AI/ML era. Our outstanding team works in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporate environment, and our design center hosts all silicon Hardware and Software development fields under one roof.
Our devices are crafted for universal adaptability, delivering high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale, or feature flexibility. The Cisco Silicon One team develops breakthrough silicon products.
We enable the use of these innovative products in the fast-paced world of Open Standards, Open Networking, and massively Scalable Cloud Data Centers. If you want to work with amazing people and ground breaking customers developing the next generation of world-class products, join us.
What You’ll Do
• Work with the software, hardware, and architecture teams to understand the requirements and constraints.
• Provide program management leadership during all phases of silicon and SDK development from concept, design, pre and post Silicon development, validation, qualification, and production release phases.
• Deliver ASIC solutions and high-quality system products in partnership with the hardware team while aligning with product management and architecture team requirements.
• Collaborate with software managers, product marketing, customers, and other partners to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in the software development and planning process.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to executive leadership and external customers.
• Ensure alignment of the project objectives with organization goals/priority and customer needs.
• Drive internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions.
Who You Are
You possess strong interpersonal skills, which are evident in your ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively within diverse teams. Additionally, you have demonstrated experience in managing both the granular technical details and the overarching big-picture strategy, a skilled Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team with a strong background in software engineering in ASIC industry. This role requires a strategic problem solver who can bridge the gap between hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration and program success.
Who You’ll Work With: As a Director, Program Management you’ll be interacting with cross-organization functions, such as Software, System, Architecture, and Marketing teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or other technical field and an equivalent experience of 15+ years in the industry.
• Demonstrable experience as a Program Management leader in a technical environment, with a focus on software development methodologies, ASIC or embedded software or related technical projects.
• Prior experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering or other technical field and 12+ years of experience of industry experience.
• Validated experience in Program/Product management or Technical/Engineering management with proven leadership in delivering successful products.
• Prior experience in managing both software and ASIC design flow (architecture, micro-architecture, RTL, Synthesis, functional verification, physical layout etc.)
Why Cisco
The Internet of Everything is a phenomenon driving new opportunities for Cisco and it's redefining our customers' businesses worldwide. We are pioneers and have been since the early days of connectivity. Today, we are building teams that are expanding our technology solutions in the mobile, cloud, security, IT, and big data spaces, including software and consulting services. As Cisco delivers the network that powers the Internet, we are connecting the unconnected. Imagine creating unprecedented disruption. Your revolutionary ideas will impact everything from retail, healthcare, and entertainment, to public and private sectors, and far beyond. Collaborate with like-minded innovators in a fun and flexible culture that has earned Cisco global recognition as a Great Place to work. With roughly 10 billion connected things in the world now and over 50 billion estimated in the future, your career has exponential possibilities at Cisco.
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. A passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!
We offer extensive employee benefits including 20 days of PTO, 10 paid volunteering days, paid birthday off, 401k match with NO vesting, generous health/dental/vision benefits and much more.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
#wearecisco
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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