The application window is expected to close on 12/17/25. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Acacia designs intelligent transceivers using advanced signal processing and photonic integration for the 100G, 400G and 1T bit speed fiber optic transmission market deployed in data center, metro, long-haul and ultra-long haul telecommunication networks. This role sits on our ASIC team providing infrastructure support for RTL implementation to gates. You are responsible for ensuring the development, testing, and quality analysis of library IP used for ASIC implementation. * Re-characterization of standard cell libraries to various Process/Voltage/Temperature parameters * Develop and perform quality analysis checks on library timing/power values, and checks on consistency across views e.g. (Verilog, LEF, GDS, etc) * party IP * party IP * Memory macro compilation, testing, and release Minimum Qualifications: * Typically a Bachelor’s + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PHD + 1 year of related experience. * 7nm and below * Prior experience with CAD methodologies from Cadence, Synopsys and/or Mentor * Experience scripting/coding with TCL and Python/Perl * Solid analytical, communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Finfet technology * Experience analyzing data and presenting in front of an audience #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! * Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.