Verification Technical Lead, High-Speed Silicon ICs

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. Silicon One Optics is seeking a Design Verification Technical Leader to drive the verification of high-speed silicon photonics driver ICs (100/200/400G per Lambda).

You will define verification methodologies, mentor engineers, and coordinate activities across sites to ensure robust, scalable verification for data-center platforms. Join a team shaping AI-era networking with advanced SerDes IP, ODSP, and transceiver features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering and 8+ years of ASIC Design Verification experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of ASIC Design experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 3 years in ASIC Design Verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead verification methodology and standards across multiple projects, coordinating activities across multiple sites.
• Lead verification at block and chip level with various 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

Leadership & mentorship

Python

Perl

TCL

Shell scripting

High-speed SerDes IP

ODSP/D2D IP verification

HDL Verilog/SystemVerilog

Emulation platforms (Veloce/HAPS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Veloce

HAPS

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. Silicon One Optics is seeking a Design Verification Technical Leader to drive the verification of high-speed silicon photonics driver ICs (100/200/400G per Lambda).

You will define verification methodologies, mentor engineers, and coordinate activities across sites to ensure robust, scalable verification for data-center platforms. Join a team shaping AI-era networking with advanced SerDes IP, ODSP, and transceiver features.