We are Silicon one optics. We develop optical engines (EIC and PIC) that are targeted for the high growth AI/datacenter customers. As a key technical leader, you will be a hands-on expert driving the definition, architecture, design, and productization of high-performance mixed-signal ASICs, subsystems, or specialized domains like DFT.

Lead project-level design and champion methodology developments that can be scaled seamlessly across multiple product lines. Create and implement robust verification strategies, establishing approaches suited for both high-speed digital and custom analog blocks. Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams like library, process, PnR, Test Engineering, and Operations.

Lead technical engagements with tool vendors and IP suppliers. Utilize AI and agent-based script creation, verification, and debug flows to drive maximum efficiency and rapid time-to-market. Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience Experience owning DFT architecture development for an SoC, guiding the product from concept through implementation and mass production.

Experience implementing at-speed scan, MBIST, BISR, boundary-scan, and custom techniques for parametric testing of analog and mixed-signal blocks. 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. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. The starting salary range posted for this position is $192,400.00 to $275,800.00 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. S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.

Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:



~10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees ~1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco ~ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees ~ Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s versatile vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) ~80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next ~ For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.

Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. #

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