




Summary: Join Cisco's Custom STD cells design team to develop next-generation networking devices through physical implementation on advanced CMOS process nodes, collaborating with various engineering teams. Highlights: 1. Develop next-generation networking devices with advanced silicon. 2. Drive innovation across Cisco's hardware portfolio. 3. Collaborate in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Meet the Team Cisco Hardware Engineers develop and work with Next Generation Technology to build Cisco Hardware products keeping in mind the user experience and in accordance with IEEE standards, and industry best practices. Hardware Engineers serve a range of roles at Cisco from IP Creators and architects creating industry standards, to Solution Integrators driving cross\-functional teams to go from concept to production, as well as providing expertise in Solution Verification and ensuring that our products meet Cisco and Industry quality standards. They drive innovation across the large CISCO portfolio, including but not limited to System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity and Power Design. They work cross functionally with system designers, diagnostics engineers, customer escalation engineers,\& external vendors to ensure robust test methodology\& timely issue mitigation resulting in high product quality and enable next generation solutions. They drive innovation across Cisco's hardware portfolio and enable next generation solutions through IP development, research, and challenging the status quo within the industry (finding ways to optimize cost, performance, and quality) Your Impact Join the Custom STD cells design team at Cisco Silicon One, a core part of Cisco's advanced silicon development organization. Our team is responsible for the physical implementation of Custom STD cells on industry\-leading CMOS process nodes, enabling Cisco's next\-generation networking devices. You will work closely with circuit designers, CAD engineers, and verification teams to deliver robust, high\-performance silicon in a highly collaborative environment. Minimum Qualifications * Electronics Practical Engineer certificate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or any related field. * 5\+ years' experience in Full Custom Layout Design. * Proficiency in layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre DRC/LVS or similar industry\-standard tools. * Fluency both spoken and written English. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in advanced technology nodes like 5nm and below. * Experience in Standard Cells design. * Strong understanding of VLSI flow. 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.


