# ASIC Physical Design Principal Engineer 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: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-23
- Apply by: 2026-12-07
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/San-Jose-California-US/ASIC-Physical-Design-Principal-Engineer_2029606?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-asic-physical-design-principal-engineer/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15+ years of ASIC related experience, Master’s degree in Engineering and 12+ years of ASIC related experience, or PhD in Engineering and 7+ years of ASIC related experience
- Experience with RTL2GDSII flow and design tapeouts in 7nnm/5nm/3nm or below process technologies
- Experience working with EDA tools like Innovus, Tempus/Primetime, Redhawk/Voltus or Calibre/Pegasus


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-asic-physical-design-principal-engineer/