Director, Hardware Engineering

Cisco UK

12+ years hands-on asic design experience
Leadership of large asic developments
Expertise in fe and be asic flows
The role involves managing a world-class team responsible for designing complex ASICs for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing a world-class team responsible for designing complex ASICs for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.
  • Candidates will translate high-level goals into measurable plans while leading RTL design, quality checks, and schedule management for on-time delivery.
  • The position requires building a culture of execution excellence and innovation while mentoring junior engineers and fostering teamwork across global teams.

Matching Summary

The role involves managing a world-class team responsible for designing complex ASICs for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years hands-on ASIC design experience
  • Leadership of large ASIC developments
  • Expertise in FE and BE ASIC flows
  • Advanced process node experience
  • RTL design and quality check management

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with industry standard tools
  • Understanding of Networking ASICs architecture
  • Knowledge of Tcl and Python scripting
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities

Key Requirements

  • BSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • 12+ years minimum experience in ASIC design
  • Demonstrable leadership in advanced process nodes

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