Applications are accepted until further notice.  

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.  

Who You’ll Work With  

The ASIC Group works closely with other development teams within Cisco, including marketing, system hardware, software, product engineering, and manufacturing. Through this collaboration, members of our group play a major role in the process of defining, developing and bringing new products to market across Cisco's product line.

Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, TelePresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally.  

What You’ll Do  

Participate in the design, development, and verification of high-performance communications processors and ASICs for a wide range of Cisco’s products.  

As a leader in the development of award-winning communications and network processing silicon/ASICs, Cisco’s Core ASIC Group will soon begin development of multiple next-generation designs. We seek dedicated and driven engineers to work on this exciting and strategic opportunity. As a member of the team you will work with top industry talent and contribute in system architecture, network processor (NPU) architecture, Ethernet processing, digital signal processing, modeling, high-speed logic design & verification, custom processor development, dense and efficient memory designs, custom library development (Standard Cell and I/O), physical design & DFT, Signal Integrity, and complexed packaging technology. Our silicon is developed using sophisticated VLSI design techniques in the latest deep submicron silicon process nodes with ownership extending to complete in-house physical design.  

Who You Are  

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work toward long-term goals, indicating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across business groups.  Experience in establishing and sustaining strong relationships with an extended team.  

Minimum Qualifications  

Including but not limited to a graduate/upcoming graduate of a technical degree or certification program from a Technical Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-year University.Open to 0-3 years of relevant experience or recent graduate or those in the final year of a Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications. Relevant courses include Computer Architecture, Logic Design, VLSI, Programming, Signal and Power Integrity, and DFx.   Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving skills including knowledge of system architecture, network processor architecture, Ethernet processing, digital signal processing, high-speed logic design & verification, memory designs, and physical design & DFT.  

Why Cisco  

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.  

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!  

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)  

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.  

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!