Advanced IC Package Designer

  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Hardware
  • Compensation Range
    165700 USD - 232900 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    AI or Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Id
    1432030

Application window has been extended and expected to close 12/30/2024. 


Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.


Meet the Team


Cisco Silicon One is a business organization with a long track record of building complex and high-performance Silicon ASICs. Our silicon devices drive the world’s most complex networks and carry over 90% of IP traffic. We are a highly specialized ASIC team with experts in all aspects of advanced IC package design and heterogeneous system integration. Our substrates use the latest 2.5D fanout technologies for large-scale integration, using the latest signaling and data transfer technologies. Your Impact Cisco SiliconOne ASIC team is looking for an advanced IC package designer to help us develop our next generation silicon and platforms. You will work on cutting-edge FCBGA substrates that push the boundaries on power, speed, and fabrication / assembly technology. You will drive package planning & layout to enable on-time, high-quality manufacturing releases. You will be a proficient learner, you will actively implement new technologies and rules, and you will excel in documenting and communicating critical information to the team.

  • Collaborate with ASIC and Physical Design teams to evaluate and develop floorplans that result in optimal substrate integration
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams (system, thermal, mechanical, connector) to understand needs and to create guidance for package implementation
  • Plan substrate designs, including stackups, materials, and design rules, optimized to meet stringent Signal Integrity and Power Integrity rules
  • Implement package routing with fabrication/assembly aware approach
  • Design and build power connectivity structures for high power applications
  • Drive designs towards successful, on-time completion while meeting important milestones
  • Contribute to team design reviews with actionable feedback to improve quality, capability, and experience of teammates
  • Negotiate with external manufacturing partners to specify and build best-in-class packages that meet stringent performance and test criteria
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years in the industry with IC Package or PCB development
  • Fluent in Cadence Allegro Package Designer
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Fluent in Orbit IO
  • Fluent in Calibre for DRC verification
  • Experience with 2.5D package design, including wafer level fan-out
  • Experience with very large pin count packages or equivalent PCBs
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD
  • Working knowledge of Signal and Power Integrity fundamentals
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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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1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

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