Lead Design Verification, Silicon Optics

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Design Verification Technical Leader for the Silicon One Optics group to drive verification across high-speed silicon PHYs and SoCs powering AI data centers.

Lead verification across multiple sites, mentor engineers, and influence testability and architecture. Strong SystemVerilog/UVM skills and scripting are required, with hands-on bring-up and post-silicon support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of ASIC Design Verification experience, or Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in ASIC Design Verification.
• Experience in SystemVerilog, UVM, and verification methodologies.
• Experience owning and delivering verification for large-scale SoCs or subsystems.
• Experience leading verification teams or projects.
• Experience in scripting and automation such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell Scripts.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead verification methodology and standards across multiple projects, coordinating activities across multiple sites.
• Lead verification at block & chip level with high-speed IPs integrated like ODSP, D2D IP, SerDes XSR/PAM4, Integrated drivers/TIA, and control functions.
• Review specifications, participate in design reviews, and influence architecture for testability and verification efficiency.
• Mentor and coach verification engineers, driving continuous improvement in technical skills and execution.
• Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up phases.
• Support post-silicon bring-up and optimize integration and performance.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

verification methodologies

leading verification teams

scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Veloce

HAPS

Verilog/SystemVerilog

emulation platforms

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Design Verification Technical Leader for the Silicon One Optics group to drive verification across high-speed silicon PHYs and SoCs powering AI data centers.

Lead verification across multiple sites, mentor engineers, and influence testability and architecture. Strong SystemVerilog/UVM skills and scripting are required, with hands-on bring-up and post-silicon support.