Cisco

IC Package Design Engineer

San Jose, California, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$153k-$219kDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 09/21/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Join us to power the future of the digital world.

Contribute to package design activities including planning, floorplanning, pinout optimization, stack‑up definition, and high‑speed routing support.
Collaborate with SI/PI, silicon floorplanning, layout, and manufacturing teams to ensure high‑quality package solutions.
Support package implementation activities and work closely with layout editors to ensure alignment between design intent and physical implementation.
Participate in technical investigations, design reviews, and tradeoff discussions involving performance, manufacturability, and schedule considerations.
Assist in developing and improving package design methodologies, flows, and best practices.
Work with package leads and senior engineers on complex package programs and progressively take ownership of larger design scopes.
Experience in hardware, package, PCB, or high‑speed design engineering.
Experience in ASIC package design, PCB design, or related high‑speed hardware development.
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.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.

Bachelor's with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Experience of high‑speed signaling, power delivery, and system-level hardware concepts.
Prior experience with industry-standard EDA tools for package or PCB design.

Experience with SI/PI concepts and collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams.
Experience with advanced packaging technologies, interposers, or multi‑die systems is an advantage.
Experience with scripting languages such as (Python, Perl, TCL, or shell)
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,500.00 to $219,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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