Meet the Team

Join the Cisco Silicon One team, working at the core of our silicon development for web-scale and service provider networks. This team offers a unique and exciting experience for Program Managers by combining the resources of a large, multi-geography silicon organization with a startup-like culture that promotes growth and innovation.

Your Impact

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Oversee and manage cross-functional infrastructure projects within a matrix organization, covering various functional areas such as Silicon Engineering, Platform, Software, Hardware Systems, Sourcing & Operations, and vendors.
• Drive and manage ASIC development and subsystems from concept through to production in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide hands-on program management throughout the full development cycle of silicon and firmware, including concept, design, development, fabrication, validation, and production release.
• Work closely with the software, hardware, and architecture teams to align with product requirements and ensure all constraints are met.
• Lead process improvements across multiple teams and functions to drive better collaboration and efficiency.
• Independently manage complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Deliver high-quality ASIC solutions and systems products while collaborating with product management and architecture teams.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• You bring 8+ years of experience in ASIC development and 3+ years in Program or Product Management or Technical/Engineering management.
• You have proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage projects from technical details to the big picture.
• You possess strong experience in managing the ASIC design flow, including architecture, micro-architecture, RTL, synthesis, functional verification, and physical layout.
• You excel in interpersonal communication, relationship building, and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• You have excellent organizational and leadership skills, and are capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in pre-silicon testing (Emulation, FPGA) and post-silicon validation is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Networking technologies and concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Experience with formal verification tools and emulation.
• Excellent strategic planning and communication skills, with a self-motivated focus on execution.

Why Cisco
We connect everything: people, processes, data, and things. At Cisco, we take bold risks and shape the technologies that empower smart cities, connected cars, and next-gen networks. Join us and be part of a company that is changing the world, where we celebrate the diversity and creativity of our people and foster an inclusive environment for all.

#WeAreCisco

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.