Who We Are

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design networking hardware for enterprises and service providers of all sizes, as well as the public sector and non-profit organizations worldwide.

Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market, enabling customers to deploy best-of-breed silicon from Top-of-Rack (TOR) switches to web-scale data centers. This architecture supports service providers, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio.

Come join us and help shape Cisco's groundbreaking solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most complex ASICs in the industry.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will be part of the Cisco Silicon One Switch ASIC Post-Silicon Electrical Validation (EPSV) team.

Ensure the ASIC operates according to specifications and reliably over time by performing extensive, high-precision measurements using advanced test equipment and procedures.

Conduct deep-dive investigations, integrating knowledge across hardware, software, and system domains to identify root causes of observed device behavior.

Handle all chip validation aspects, including:

Building validation plans.

Performing EPSV using advanced test and measurement equipment.

Writing tests in Python over device SDK.

Executing tests and analyzing results.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of chip architecture, functionality, and operating modes, enabling you to debug and resolve electrical chip-related issues.

Who You Will Work With

You’ll join our Cisco Silicon One group, the core of Cisco’s ASIC design efforts.

We are redefining the industry by building a new internet for the 5G era, offering a unified, programmable silicon architecture foundational to all future Cisco routing products.

Based in Caesarea, Israel, you’ll collaborate with teams across the globe, including Board Design, Software, Signal and Power Integrity, Packaging, and Production groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

At least 3 years of experience in hardware or post-silicon validation.

Hands-on experience with lab equipment performing high-speed, clock, and precise voltage measurements.

Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and high-power DC/DC design.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience bringing up ASICs on EVBs with Board Design, FPGA, SerDes, and Software teams.

Proficiency in debugging issues in the lab using VNA/TDR, oscilloscopes, and phase noise analyzers.

Experience developing testing environments, performing validation activities, and analyzing data.

Familiarity with production testing and yield improvement.

Learn More About Us

[1] Cisco Silicon One Overview

[2] Cisco Chips in Fortune

[3] Cisco in Calcalist

[4] YouTube: Cisco Silicon One

[5] Blog: Cisco Silicon One Principles

Why Cisco

At #WeAreCisco, we celebrate individuality and teamwork to power an inclusive future for all.

We’re not just about hardware—we’re a software company, a security company, and the creators of an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns, and protects.

Our culture thrives on innovation, creativity, and learning from challenges. We focus on giving back, taking bold steps, and embracing diversity.

So, whether you have colorful hair, tattoos, a love for polka dots, or a passion for world-changing technology—be you, with us!

References

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https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/service-provider/innovation/silicon-one.html

https://fortune.com/2019/12/11/cisco-ceo-chuck-robbins-chips/?_lrsc=ce750ac5-11c8-4995-bfd3-936de1c06009dtid=osolin001080

https://www.calcalist.co.il/internet/articles/0,7340,L-3775619,00.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRJuFrZC-GElist=PLFT-9JpKjRTA0aqRbr5sR2iiaqVtK6Wf0index=1

https://blogs.cisco.com/sp/five-principles-at-the-heart-of-cisco-silicon-one?_lrsc=6c2b8b61-b513-4457-bdc9-12b9f9ecef45dtid=osolin001080

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.