ASIC DFT CAD Technical Leader

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The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's revolutionary solutions by designing, developing and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry.

As a technical leader, you will own and drive end-to-end DFT flow architecture, building and maintaining scalable CAD infrastructure that spans the entire design cycle from RTL and insertion to ATPG, simulation, and reporting. Spearhead the development of robust, LSF-based regression frameworks and leverage AI-driven automation to enhance log analysis, failure triage, and intelligent debug processes. By collaborating cross-functionally with RTL, Physical Design, and Validation teams, you ensure seamless integration and signoff while establishing standardized, high-reusability flows that enforce best practices.

8+ years of experience in DFT, CAD, or test automation for semiconductor designs. Prior experience with EDA DFT toolchain like Synopsys TestMAX, Synopsys VCS, Siemen's Tessent and similar, Experience in Tcl, Python, Perl, and shell scripting. Experience building automated flows and regression systems in compute farm environments (LSF/ or similar) Prior experience with  SoC integration and cross-functional workflows. Experience applying AI/ML techniques to EDA workflows (log analysis, anomaly detection, predictive insights).

Familiarity with data analytics tools (Python/pandas, dashboards, visualization tools). Experience with large-scale regression systems and distributed job management. Exposure to ATE/tester formats (e.g., STIL) and silicon bring-up/debug. 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, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during