Software Technical Program Manager - Cisco Silicon One

Meet the Team

Join the Cisco Silicon One team in driving our game-changing next-generation network devices—Cisco Silicon One™. Our unique team operates in a startup atmosphere within a stable and leading corporation. We are redefining the industry and building a new internet for the 5G era, providing a unified, programmable silicon architecture that is the foundation of all Cisco's future routing products. Our design center hosts all silicon hardware and software development disciplines under one roof, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your Impact

As a Software Technical Program Manager, you will:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex ASIC projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with software managers, product marketing, customers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in the software development and planning process.
• Provide hands-on program management during all phases of silicon and SDK development, from concept and design through pre- and post-silicon development, validation, qualification, and production release phases.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to executive leadership and external customers.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational goals, priorities, and customer needs.
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager in a technical environment, focusing on ASIC and software development.
• Strong understanding of embedded software development flow and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with software development and familiarity with software development life cycles.
• Experience managing software teams and interacting with customers.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of autonomy.
  
  

• Familiarity with system integration (AMBA, PCIe, SPI, I2C, JTAG, CPU).
• Scripting experience (Python, Perl, TCL, shell programming).
• Basic software knowledge (chip driver level).
• Basic ASIC design knowledge.