Senior Physical Design Engineer

cisco· 557 Cisco Systems Israel Ltd.
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📍 Caesarea, Israel📍 Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelFull time

About this role

Cisco Silicon One is seeking a Physical Design Technical Leader.

Meet the Team

Physical Design team within Cisco Silicon One is responsible for the entire backend methodology and flow development from RTL to GDS. This is a critical part of the group leading the development of high-quality VLSI designs.

We demonstrate the latest silicon technologies and processes to build the largest-scale and most complex devices, pushing the boundaries of feasibility.

Your Impact
You'll be part of the Cisco Silicon One team, which is at the heart of Cisco’s software and ASIC design efforts.

You'll handle all aspects of chip design, including Definition, Physical Synthesis, Place and Route, Optimization, Timing Closure, Design Floor Planning.

Minimum Requirements

  • A VLSI Design with extensive experience in backend design
  • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of Place & Route flow.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in a relevant domain


Preferred/Advantageous Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of all aspects of Physical construction and Integration.
  • Knowledge in Physical Design Verification methodology LVS/DRC.
  • Familiarity with physical design EDA tools (such as Synopsys, Cadence, etc.).
  • Great teammate, self-learning skills, and ability to work autonomously.

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Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. 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. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. 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. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

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This Senior Physical Design Engineer role at cisco is based in Caesarea, Israel, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Physical Design Engineer role at cisco full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Physical Design Engineer role in the 557 Cisco Systems Israel Ltd. department at cisco.
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This Senior Physical Design Engineer position at cisco was posted on Aug 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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