Hybrid ASIC & System Validation Engineer

Cisco; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking an ASIC Engineer (hybrid) to validate next-generation networking platforms, including switches, routers, and data center systems from its San Jose office. You will drive end-to-end system validation across hardware, firmware, and software stacks, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability under real-world conditions.

The role covers test development, automation, throughput/latency analysis, and root-cause debugging with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in system validation, networking test, or hardware/software integration
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
• Experience with Linux systems and debugging tools
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, C/C++, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with system-level debugging and validation

Responsibilities

• Define and execute system-level validation strategies for complex networking platforms
• Validate end-to-end functionality across hardware, OS, and networking software stacks
• Perform feature, regression, interoperability, and scale testing
• Develop automated test frameworks using Python, C/C++, or similar languages
• Build scalable validation environments for high-throughput networking systems
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
• Design and execute tests for throughput, latency, packet loss, and scale limits
• Validate system behavior under high traffic loads and real-world network conditions
• Analyze system performance across L2/L3 protocols and data center workloads
• Debug complex issues spanning ASICs, firmware, drivers, and network OS
• Perform root cause analysis using logs, traces, and lab instrumentation
• Collaborate with design and software teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Partner with ASIC, hardware design, software, and architecture teams
• Influence design decisions by identifying system-level risks early
• Work with customers and field teams to reproduce and resolve issues

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Python

C/C++

Linux

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking an ASIC Engineer (hybrid) to validate next-generation networking platforms, including switches, routers, and data center systems from its San Jose office. You will drive end-to-end system validation across hardware, firmware, and software stacks, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability under real-world conditions.

The role covers test development, automation, throughput/latency analysis, and root-cause debugging with cross-functional teams.