# Standard Cells Characterization 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: Mid level
- Location: Armenia
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-22
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Armenia/Standard-Cells-Characterization-Engineer_2023258
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-standard-cells-characterization-engineer/

## About the role

Lead the end-to-end characterization flow for standard cell libraries from extracted netlists through Liberty delivery and correlation against TSMC reference data. Define and maintain PrimeLib/Liberate characterization methodology, templates, and automation for timing, power, noise (CCS/NLDM), and leakage across PVT and RC corners.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree and 4 years of experience, or PhD and 1 year of experience
- First-hand experience characterizing standard cell libraries with PrimeLib, Liberate, or equivalent tools
- Strong understanding of Liberty formats (NLDM, CCS, CCS noise, leakage/power modeling) and TSMC (or equivalent foundry) characterization flows
- Experience with parasitic extraction (StarRC or equivalent), LVS, and RC corner / PVT alignment between extraction and characterization
- Solid understanding of CMOS device behavior, timing arcs, power domains, and well/substrate bias effects in deep-submicron nodes
- Preferred Qualifications