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Who You'll Work With

Acacia, now part of Cisco, provides innovative silicon-based high speed optical interconnect products to accelerate network scalability through advancements in performance, capacity , and cost. Our DSP ASICs, silicon photonic PICs and coherent modules empower cloud and service providers to meet the fast-growing demand for data. We have assembled a team of cross-functional experts capable of solving the challenges of next generation optical interconnects, resulting in industry-leading, award-winning products. Come join us at Cisco, named the #1 world's best workplaces, and do purposeful work that makes a global impact and gives back to a company culture that empowers an inclusive future for all.

What You'll Do

The ASIC Design Verification Engineer will be a member of a team working on next generation 100G-1T coherent optical communications products. This role is focused on verifying highly-complex ASICs that are used in these next-generation telecom systems. The engineer in this role uses sophisticated verification techniques to complete advanced individual contributions to the projects. There are opportunities to develop process improvements for the team and to coordinate with other engineers within the engineering community to add value to the ASIC projects.

This engineer must be a fast-learning, self-motivated effective person who is able to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly technical environment. A successful candidate will be energetic, collaborative and passionate about learning how to deliver the most advanced high speed optical products in the world. Knowledge of object-oriented verification methodologies is required .

• Develop detailed and comprehensive test plans
• Develop verification test benches
• Timely execution of test plans
• Assist with chip level design tradeoffs by working with design engineers
• Participate in review of design verification coding and coverage metrics
• Participate and assist in FPGA emulation efforts
• Work collaboratively with team to develop & incorporate latest technologies & processes

Who You Are

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work toward long-term goals, indicating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage relationships with extended team and business functions.
• Self-motivation and the ability to learn new skills & knowledge effectively
• Proven track record of productivity

Minimum Qualifications

• Including but not limited to a graduate/upcoming graduate of a technical degree or certification program from a Technical Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-year University.
• Open to 0-3 years of relevant experience or recent graduate or those in the final year of a Bachelor's in Computer Architecture, Logic Design, VLSI, Programming, Signal and Power Integrity, DFx, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving skills including knowledge of system architecture, network processor architecture, Ethernet processing, digital signal processing, high-speed logic design & verification, memory designs, and physical design & DFT.
• Experience/knowledge with the latest ASIC verification methodologies, tools and scripting/programming languages
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog/UVM, SystemC
• Knowledge of C and/or C++
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Formal Verification methodologies and tools such as Jasper
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms and modulation techniques such as QAM
• Lab silicon validation experience

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have accessto quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

We Are Cisco: where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference. We embrace digital and help our customers implement change in their businesses. Some may think we’re only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. Our culture allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure—if you learn from it. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you, with us!