SR ASIC Design Verification Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 04/19/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Join the Cisco Silicon One team in developing a unified silicon architecture for web scale and service provider networks. Cisco’s silicon team provides a unique experience for ASIC engineers by combining the resources offered by a large multi-geography silicon organization and a large campus (with onsite gym, healthcare, and café, social interest groups, and philanthropy), with the startup culture and breadth of growth opportunities that working in a smaller ASIC team can provide. Your Impact Participate in the ASIC design verification for Cisco high-end switching products. Architect, develop, and maintain block, cluster, and top-level Design Verification (DV) environment infrastructure 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 designers, architects, and software teams to debug issues during post-silicon bring-up and integration Ensure comprehensive verification coverage through code and functional coverage implementation and review Minimum Qualifications: 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. Prior experience in System Verilog and UVM. Experience with ASIC design and verification processes, debugging, methodology, and tools. Experience in verifying blocks/clusters or full chip level for ASIC. Preferred Qualifications: Post-silicon lab bring-up experience. Experience using emulation platforms such as Veloce, Palladium, Zebu, or HAPS Experience with Linux, C/C++, and/or Python/Perl. Experience in Networking. Why Cisco? 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $165,000.00 to $241,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. 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 benefi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)