Summary: Join Cisco's specialized silicon development team to contribute to full-chip and SoC-level digital design, DFT, and physical design, creating cutting-edge networking hardware. Highlights: 1. Contribute to high-performance, large-scale SoCs in a leading semiconductor org 2. Gain end-to-end view of chip development with industry experts 3. Develop automation scripts to streamline ASIC design cycle Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the team Join Cisco’s specialized silicon development team, where we build some of the most complex and advanced high\-performance, large\-scale SoCs in the industry. Our team is responsible for creating the state\-of\-the\-art chips that power Cisco’s next\-generation networking and infrastructure platforms globally. You will be part of a collaborative and fast\-paced environment, working alongside industry experts with extensive real\-world tape\-out experience. This is an exciting opportunity to gain an end\-to\-end view of chip development within a leading semiconductor organization. We focus on innovation and professional growth, ensuring every team member makes a tangible impact on silicon used in global\-scale systems. Your impact As an Intern, you will contribute to full\-chip and SoC\-level digital design, DFT, and physical design to support the creation of cutting\-edge networking hardware. You will develop automation and productivity scripts using Python, Tcl, or similar languages to streamline the ASIC design cycle and improve engineering efficiency. Collaborate with experienced engineers across design and physical design teams to ensure high\-quality implementation from specification to tape\-out. Gain hands\-on experience with Physical Design concepts such as synthesis, floorplanning, placement, and routing within a real\-world design environment. Success in this role means mastering the fundamentals of the ASIC design flow while making meaningful contributions to complex silicon projects. Minimum qualifications * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Microelectronics, VLSI, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Foundational knowledge of digital logic and computer architecture fundamentals. * Basic understanding of MOS devices and semiconductor physics concepts. * Introductory knowledge of VLSI or ASIC design concepts. * Academic exposure to or basic proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Tcl. Preferred qualifications * Strong interest in learning modern ASIC design flows and industry\-standard EDA tools. * Excellent analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team\-oriented environment. * Highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast\-paced setting. * Effective communication skills to coordinate with cross\-functional engineering teams. 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.