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# Hardware Modeling Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $152,400.0 - $221,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Perl (Programming Language), Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Cisco
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1fc2dd591d499a71

## About the Role

* Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering with 5 years of related experience or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science with 3 years of related experience.
 * 3 of experience in modeling and simulation, particularly for digital hardware systems.
 * Experience in C++ with strong object-oriented programming skills.
 * Experience in scripting languages, such as Python or Perl, * Experience with TLM (Transaction-Level Modeling) and other modeling standards.
 * Familiarity with digital design and HDLs such as Verilog or VHDL.
 * Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
 * Collaborative approach, with meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
 * Familiarity with networking protocols
 * Familiarity with design verification concepts and methodologies

## Description

* You'll join our Hardware architecture team at Cisco Silicon One, focusing on advanced modeling and simulation using SystemC.
 * Contribute to developing complex infrastructure of SystemC behavioral models.
 * Your work will enable the infrastructure to support the entire chip design process, enhancing simulation accuracy, performance, and multi-functional collaboration.
 * Work closely with ASIC design and verification teams from initial definition to signoff of the chip
 * Work closely with software teams to bring up and enable new features


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