mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 3+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Apr 16, 2026

About this role

Cisco is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Caesarea, Israel. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems, Frontend Development and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Caesarea, Israel
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
AI Summary
Mid-level hardware engineer performing chip verification for Cisco Silicon One routers. Reviews micro-architecture specs, implements UVM-based verification environments, debugs silicon issues post-tape-out, and collaborates with design and firmware teams. Requires 3+ years verification experience and strong UVM knowledge.

Job description

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Meet the Team
Join the Cisco Silicon One Front-End Design team, at the core of Cisco’s silicon development. Our engineers cover the full spectrum of chip design: definition, architecture, micro-architecture, RTL design, verification, signoff, and validation.
We leverage cutting-edge silicon technologies and methodologies to develop the largest-scale and most advanced devices, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Cisco Silicon One™ is transforming the industry with a unified, programmable architecture powering Cisco’s future routing portfolio and shaping the Internet for decades to come.

Your Impact

  • Review micro-architecture specifications

  • Implement Verification environment UVM based

  • Collaborate with Design engineers to resolve bugs and achieve coverage closure

  • Work with the firmware/Lab teams to verify chip flows

  • Perform debug, root-cause analysis, and post-silicon validation in the lab


Minimum Qualifications

  • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from a top university

  • 3+ years of experience in the filed

  • knowledge with UVM and functional verification methodologies


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with MATLAB simulations and bit-exact modeling environments

  • Familiarity with mixed-signal systems and environments

  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with Clock Domain Crossing (CDC)

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. 

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