senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 5+ yrs · Posted Feb 9, 2026

About this role

Cisco is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Belgrade, Serbia. The role typically asks for 5+ years of relevant experience.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Belgrade, Serbia
Work mode
On-site
Experience
5+ years
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Feb 9, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Hardware Engineer implementing and maintaining DV infrastructure for Cisco Silicon One ASIC verification using SystemVerilog/UVM. Requires 5+ years digital logic verification experience, advanced SystemVerilog/UVM knowledge, and strong debug skills. Collaborates with global design teams on functional coverage and pre/post-silicon validation.

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Job description

from Cisco careers

Meet the Team

Join our SiliconOne team in Serbia, specializing in ASIC functional verification for Cisco Silicon One chips—high-performance networking chips utilized by major data centers worldwide. Collaborate with us on functional verification using SystemVerilog/UVM, and take advantage of opportunities to engage in various development stages, from architectural discussions to emulation and simulation support. Collaborate with global teams, design and block owners, chiplet and full-chip owners as well as emulation, compiler, and software development teams. Our team blends experienced and energetic engineers, fostering collaboration and transparency in an environment built on trust.

Your Impact

  • Implementation of DV infrastructure for block, cluster, and TOP-level environments.
  • Maintaining existing DV environments and enhancing them.
  • Ensuring complete verification coverage through implementation and review of code and functional coverage.
  • Working closely with architects and designers to ensure verification completeness.
  • Supporting tests done with emulation.
  • Engage in tasks to prepare for post-silicon-validation.


Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience in digital logic design verification
  • Advanced knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Advanced debug skills pre-silicon and in-lab

Preferred Requirements:

  • Scripting abilities
  • System integration knowledge (AMBA, PCIe. SPI, I2C, JTAG, CPU)
  • Basic SW knowledge (chop driver level)
  • Basic design knowledge

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