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ASIC DFT Technical Leader- MBIST

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About the role

You will be leading the MBIST methodology in silicon one chips.​ Design & implement robust and reusable MBIST architecture. ​

What they're looking for

  • Bachelors in Electrical engineering with at least 12+years (or Master's with 10+ years) of experience in ASIC DFT​
  • Prior experience with memory architectures (SRAM, DRAM, etc.) and failure modes.​
  • Prior experience with industry-standard DFT tools (e.g., Synopsys DesignWare, SMS, TestMax, Mentor Graphics Tessent).​
  • Scripting skills (Python, TCL, Perl) for automation of test generation and analysis.​
  • Strategic Skills: Ability to plan and execute complex test strategies, excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration, and a focus on silicon quality and yield improvement.​
  • Experience in Verilog/System Verilog.​
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/19/2026

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

You will be part of the Silicon One development organization as an ASIC Technical Lead- MBIST engineer. As a member of this team you will be involved in crafting cutting edge next generation networking chips.

You will be leading the MBIST methodology in silicon one chips.​

Design & implement robust and reusable MBIST architecture. ​

Spec comprehensive MBIST architecture and implementation agnostic to technology and tools.​

MBIST requirement definition for advanced technology nodes &...

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