Software Modeling Engineering Technical Lead

Meet the Team 

Join the Cisco Silicon One Modelling team, a core group within Cisco’s silicon organization. The team is responsible for developing an accurate reference software model of next-generation networking devices. We work in a dynamic environment that combines the scale of a global company with the agility and innovation of a startup. 

Your Impact 

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing a state-of-the-art functional simulator for the Cisco SiliconOne family of devices. This simulator is a critical product that streamlines the development process and significantly reduces time-to-market.  

In this role, you will:  

• Collaborate closely with the ASIC Architecture team to implement an accurate and efficient software model based on the architecture specifications.  

• Partner with both Software and Hardware design teams, providing support as they use the simulator as the golden reference for hardware implementation.  

• Ensure the simulator meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and usability.  

• Contribute to defining best practices and methodologies for model development, validation, and integration.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering 

• 7+ years of technical experience in a large corporate environment 

• Strong background in logic design and system-level architecture 

• Software engineering experience in C++ 

• Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with ASIC-related software such as SDKs, firmware, or low-level system software 

• Hands-on experience in ASIC development (architecture, design, or verification) 

• Proficiency in Python 

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and complex systems 

• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills 

• High attention to detail and a system-level mindset for networking solutions