Senior Memory Design Engineer (Project Lead)

Meet the Team

The Senior Memory Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, managing and testing the memory compiler projects. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to oversee the entire lifecycle of memory circuit projects from conceptualization through prototyping, testing, and production. He/she will lead the project team to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and quality standards while maintaining detailed documentation of design processes and project progress, coordinating the technical communication with layout team, physical design team, and test team.

Your Impact

TCAM and SRAM architectures and circuit implementation on advanced technology nodes for Cisco's AI-scale switch/router chips
Execute memory compiler flows, covering TCAM and custom SRAM design architecture, circuit implementation, layout supervision, compiler automation, characterization, model generation, and database QA
Lead the engineer team to define spec, make the project milestone plan, manage the task partition, perform the progress and design review, communicate with layout, CAD, PD teams
Conduct spec and schedule feasibility evaluation for customization cases
Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and senior engineering teams to ensure successful product development and integration
Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, test results, and project schedules
Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and trends in memory circuit design
Support troubleshooting and resolution of memory-related issues in hardware products

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
8 years relevant experience and strong knowledge of semiconductor memory technologies and circuit design principles.
Experience with CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with low-power and high-speed memory circuit design.
Knowledge of memory compiler design and verification methodology.
Familiarity with prototype testing methodologies and yield analysis, optimization.

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.