ASIC Post Silicon Validation Tech Leader

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  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Hardware
  • Compensation Range
    184000 USD - 266000 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Networking
  • Job Id
    1434550

The application window is expected to close on 3/30/25

This is an onsite role and will require working out of the Milpitas/San Jose office 


Meet the Team:

Welcome to the Post-Silicon Validation Team at Cisco!  Our group offers a unique combination of a startup culture with the benefits of working for the leading networking company in the world. You will engage in dynamic collaboration with verification engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams, working together to ensure the successful verification of the ASIC throughout its lifecycle. 

Operating at the forefront of technology, we work with cutting-edge, high-speed, and power-hungry devices. Our small, but highly influential team thrives in this challenging environment, leveraging our expertise to impact the future of networking technology. With a commitment to excellence and a passion transformative technology, we are shaping the future of high-performance Networking and delivering unparalleled value in every project we undertake. Join us, and be a part of a team where professionalism meets impact! 


Your Impact:

You will gain 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.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Electrical Post Silicon Validation efforts for Silicon One products, focusing on high-speed and power-intensive devices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the silicon validation process, from architecture through to physical design and DFT.
  • Analyze and interpret characterization data to guide design improvements and ensure product excellence.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate silicon performance and reliability against stringent specifications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to silicon performance and characterization.
  • Tutor and Mentor junior engineers in Post Silicon Validation and day to day activities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with top engineers across multiple disciplines.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 10+ years in Post Silicon Validation, with a track record of successful projects in high-speed and power-dense devices.
  • Prior experience in silicon validation processes such as Vmin, Power characterization and High speed interfaces.
  • Prior experience with hands-on lab experience performing High-Speed, Power, Clocks and precise voltage measurements 


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience leading a small engineering team.
  • Prior experience with Python scripting and working with complex SDKs.
  • Prior experience working with production testing teams to identify recurring issues and work on yield improvement.


Learn More:

To get a glimpse of the exciting work we're doing, check out our Silicon One portfolio on YouTube: Cisco Silicon One ASIC Features And Use Cases (Part 1/2) (youtube.com)

 

Message 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 (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

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