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## Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end physical implementation of high-complexity silicon blocks from RTL to tape-out to ensure production-ready design delivery.
* Apply deep expertise in synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure to meet stringent performance, power, and area (PPA) goals.
* Collaborate with global frontend, IP, and CAD teams to resolve complex implementation challenges and ensure seamless system-level integration.
* Advance physical design methodologies by leading technical investigations and proposing improvements to streamline development flows.
* Provide technical direction to peers to foster an innovative engineering environment that delivers impactful networking solutions.
## Requirements
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in ASIC design, physical implementation, and verification.
* Proven expertise in deep submicron CMOS technologies.
* Extensive knowledge of the full design cycle from RTL to GDSII.
* Demonstrated mastery in block-level synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
## Nice to Have
* Direct experience with EM/IR and ESD analysis, including debugging and solution development.
* Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Shell to improve design flow efficiency.
* Proven ability to mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.
* Experience collaborating with global teams and external vendor partners.
## Benefits
* Join Cisco’s CHG Team in Armenia, a team at the forefront of physical design for the globally recognized Silicon One brand.
* Work on cutting-edge networking chips in a dynamic, global environment.
* Collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to redefining the boundaries of what is possible in silicon.
* Be part of a company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era.
* Access to a worldwide network of doers and experts with limitless opportunities to grow and build.
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