# ASIC Core DFT Technical Lead at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: 5 Locations
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/San-Jose-California-US/ASIC-Engineering-Technical-Leader_2006625
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-asic-core-dft-technical-lead/

## About the role

As an ASIC Core DFT Technical Lead, you will drive the definition, architecture, and implementation of cutting-edge Design-for-Test strategies across Cisco’s groundbreaking Silicon One portfolio. You will lead cross-functional integration from early-stage design through post-silicon validation, establishing scalable test logic, reusable code, and robust verification methodologies.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
- Prior experience with Jtag protocols, Scan and BIST architectures, including memory BIST, boundary scan and post silicon debug
- Prior experience with ATPG and EDA tools like TestMax, Tetramax, Tessent tool sets, PrimeTime
- Prior verification experience including, System Verilog Logic Equivalency checking and validating the Test-timing of the design
- Prior experience with Tcl and Python/Perl