ASIC Design Verification II (Co-Op) United States Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1449581) + Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, US + Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware + Compensation Range44000 USD - 130000 USD + Job TypeCo-Op + Technology InterestCloud and Data Center, Internet of Everything, Networking, Service Provider, Software Development, Wireless, Mobility + Job Id1449581 _Applications are accepted until further notice._ _Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities._ _This exact role may not be open today but could open_ _in the near future_ _._ _When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens._   **Meet the Team**   Acacia, now part of Cisco, provides innovative silicon-based high speed optical interconnect products to accelerate network scalability through advancements in performance, capacity, and cost. Our DSP ASICs, silicon photonic PICs and coherent modules empower cloud and service providers to meet the fast-growing demand for data. We have assembled a team of cross-functional experts capable of solving the challenges of next generation optical interconnects, resulting in industry-leading, award-winning products. Come join us at Cisco, named the #1 world’s best workplaces, and do purposeful work that makes a global impact and gives back to a company culture that empowers an inclusive future for all.   **Your Impact**   The ASIC Design Verification Co-Op Engineer will be a member of a team working onnextgeneration 100G-1T coherent optical communications products. This role is focused on verifyinghighly-complexASICs that are used in these next-generation telecom systems. The engineer in this role uses sophisticated verification techniques to complete advanced individual contributions to the projects. There are opportunities to develop process improvements for the team and to coordinate with other engineers within the engineering community to add value to the ASIC projects.  This engineer must be a fast-learning, self-motivatedeffective person who is able to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly technical environment. A successful candidate will be energetic,collaborativeand passionate about learning how to deliver the most advanced high speed optical products in the world. Knowledge of object-oriented verification methodologies isrequired.  + Develop detailed and comprehensive test plans  + Develop verification test benches  + Timely execution of test plans  + Assistwith chip level design tradeoffs by working with design engineers  + Participate in review of design verification coding and coverage metrics  + Participate andassistin FPGA emulation efforts  + Work collaboratively with team to develop & incorporate latest technologies & processes    **Minimum Qualifications** + Currently enrolled in a full-time graduate program  + Knowledge of the latest ASIC verification methodologies,toolsand scripting/programming languages  + Knowledge ofSystemVerilog/UVM,SystemC  + Knowledge of C and/or C++  **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of DSP algorithms and modulation techniques such as QAM  + Lab silicon validation experience  + Knowledge of Formal Verification methodologies and tools such as Jasper  + Ability to work collaboratively across business groups  + Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)  **Why Cisco?** At Cisco,we’rerevolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.We’vebeen innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. 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