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# Software Engineer (simulation)

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $152,500.0 - $219,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/94E3CD2E68DE4564B37363A929D87933/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree, and 5+ years of related experience, or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree, and 3+ years of related experience with hands-on Software and/or ASIC development
 * Experience with C and C++, or System Verilog, or Design Verification, * Consistently achieved effective communication and problem-solving skills
 * Prior experience designing and implementing ASIC functional simulators
 * Prior experience in Data Networks
 * Possess both Software development and ASIC development experience

## Description

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of a functional simulator for the Cisco SiliconOne family of switching and routing ASIC devices. This simulator plays a vital role in accelerating our product development process and ensuring high-quality hardware solutions.

In this role, you will:

 * Work under the guidance of senior engineers to help implement and maintain components of the simulator based on architecture specifications.
 * Collaborate with the ASIC Architecture, Software, and Hardware teams to understand requirements and support their use of the simulator as a reference for development.
 * Participate in troubleshooting, testing, and validating simulator functionalities.
 * Learn and apply industry best practices in model development and integration.


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