Technical Program Manager- PDK/IP

The application window is expected to close on: 09/11/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team: The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

We are looking for a motivated technical leader to join the CAD/Methodology team. You will own Infrastructure engagement and alignment including the arrangement/QA for Vendor IPs, standard cells and Process Design Kits (PDKs)—from early architecture through tape-out and into post-silicon bring-up and debug. Drive PDK updates by resolving technical issues, ensuring timely standard cell development. Collaborate with PDK engineers to fix bugs and enhance stability through effective validation. Shape technical strategy, proactively manage risks, align cross-functional priorities, and set direction. Success depends as much on clarity and follow-through as on depth in flows and tools. You will be the primary key stakeholder bridging between Cisco projects leads and all supply chain dependencies such as IP/std cells vendors and external foundries. Responsibilities include keeping schedules, aligning technical requirements, and aligning delivery commitments so IP and PDK land on time, qualified, and usable in Cisco projects.

10+ years in physical design enablement, CAD, or equivalent, with prior experience with ASIC flows, physical design methodologies, and foundry processes. Prior experience in communication and program management. Prior experience with multi-party threads, writing summaries for executives and engineers, and keep pre-silicon and post-silicon stakeholders aligned. Prior experience with IP installation, PDK enablement, and technology file management.

Experience Scripting (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation; comfortable with process nodes and PDK structures in real programs. Experience with timing models. Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) for physical design and verification. Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $186,900.00 to $267,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education,