ASIC Engineer - CISCO Systems
San Jose, CA 95101
About the Job
The application window is expected to close on 10/15/2024This is an onsite role and will require working out of the Milpitas/San Jose office location.Who We Are The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products
We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world
Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio
Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry.Who You'll Work WithCome 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 worldWhat You'll DoThe Core Hardware Business Unit is looking for a motivated Senior Verification engineer/lead to engage in new development of our UCS family
You will have an ASIC design and verification background with hands-on experience in RTL verification and in-depth knowledge of SoC development cycle and the best industry practices, from specification through tape-out and lab validation, and a proven track record of success in high-performance/high-volume semiconductor markets.Architect block, cluster and top level DV environment infrastructureCreate DV infrastructure from scratch for block, cluster and top level environmentsMaintaining existing DV environments and enhancing themEnsuring complete verification coverage through implementation and review of code and functional coverageWorking closely with designersSupporting tests done with emulationWork closely with software teams and debug issues found during firmware developmentBe responsible for ASIC bring upMinimum Qualifications8+ years ASIC design verification experience with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in equivalent experience.Prior experience with ASIC verification using UVM/System Verilog.Prior experience verifying complex blocks, clusters and top level for SoCPrior experience building test benches from scratch, hands on experience with System Verilog constraints, structures and classes.Prior experience with Perl and/or Python scriptingPreferred Qualifications Domain experience on one or more protocols – PCIe, Ethernet, RDMA, TCPPrior experience with Forwarding logic/Parsers/P4 Prior experience with Veloce/Palladium/Zebu/HAPS Prior experience with formal verification (iev/vc formal)We Are Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference
Here’s how we do it.We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses
Some may think we’re “old” (30 years strong!) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company
And a security company
An AI/Machine Learning company
We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects
No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)Day to day, we focus on the give and take
We give our best, we give our egos a break and we give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, we take bold steps, and we take difference to heart
Because without diversity of thought and a commitment 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.Location:San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - HardwareCompensation Range149600 USD - 214100 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestNetworkingJob Id1429470Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S
and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S
and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits
For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses
Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training
Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S
or Canada hiring location
The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S
employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday
Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO
We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community
Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components
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 up to 125% of target
Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world
Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio
Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry.Who You'll Work WithCome 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 worldWhat You'll DoThe Core Hardware Business Unit is looking for a motivated Senior Verification engineer/lead to engage in new development of our UCS family
You will have an ASIC design and verification background with hands-on experience in RTL verification and in-depth knowledge of SoC development cycle and the best industry practices, from specification through tape-out and lab validation, and a proven track record of success in high-performance/high-volume semiconductor markets.Architect block, cluster and top level DV environment infrastructureCreate DV infrastructure from scratch for block, cluster and top level environmentsMaintaining existing DV environments and enhancing themEnsuring complete verification coverage through implementation and review of code and functional coverageWorking closely with designersSupporting tests done with emulationWork closely with software teams and debug issues found during firmware developmentBe responsible for ASIC bring upMinimum Qualifications8+ years ASIC design verification experience with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in equivalent experience.Prior experience with ASIC verification using UVM/System Verilog.Prior experience verifying complex blocks, clusters and top level for SoCPrior experience building test benches from scratch, hands on experience with System Verilog constraints, structures and classes.Prior experience with Perl and/or Python scriptingPreferred Qualifications Domain experience on one or more protocols – PCIe, Ethernet, RDMA, TCPPrior experience with Forwarding logic/Parsers/P4 Prior experience with Veloce/Palladium/Zebu/HAPS Prior experience with formal verification (iev/vc formal)We Are Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference
Here’s how we do it.We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses
Some may think we’re “old” (30 years strong!) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company
And a security company
An AI/Machine Learning company
We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects
No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)Day to day, we focus on the give and take
We give our best, we give our egos a break and we give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, we take bold steps, and we take difference to heart
Because without diversity of thought and a commitment 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.Location:San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - HardwareCompensation Range149600 USD - 214100 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestNetworkingJob Id1429470Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S
and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S
and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits
For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses
Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training
Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S
or Canada hiring location
The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S
employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday
Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO
We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community
Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components
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 up to 125% of target
Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Source : CISCO Systems