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Senior ASIC Design Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering digital design, verification, and physical implementation work. Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at the border with an offer letter; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Employers typically file a support letter confirming the specialty occupation before your start date.
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The application window is expected to close on: 10/26/2026
Meet the Team
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.
YOUR IMPACT
- Fullchip Floorplan by understanding the architecture of the design, foundry integration guidelines and IP placement constraints
- Collaborate with the system and package design teams to understand the requirements and incorporate into the fullchip floorplan
- Perform hierarchical implementation flow, including partition, pin assignment, clock plan and bump planning; Hands-on experience with Fullchip clock mesh and Flex-HTree methods
- RTL-to-GDSII implementation: Floorplan, Power Grid plan, place and route, static timing analysis, power integrity, physical verification and equivalence checks with a focus on performance, power and die size optimization.
- Analyze existing tool flows and methodologies, identifying efficiency gaps and implementing incremental or transformative enhancements.
- Work closely with RTL, DFT, implementation, EDA vendors, and tool/flow teams to enable best-in-class design methodology.
- Proficiency in low-power design methodologies using UPF
- Work with Foundry and standard cell IP vendors to define the signoff methodologies and validate/adjust them when you receive feedback from Post-Silicon Validation teams
- Experience in using AI tools to improve productivity
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15+ years of ASIC related experience, Master’s degree in Engineering and 12+ years of ASIC related experience, or PhD in Engineering and 7+ years of ASIC related experience.
- Experience with RTL2GDSII flow and design tapeouts in 7nm/5nm/3nm or below process technologies.
- Experience working with EDA tools like Innovus, Tempus/Primetime, Redhawk/Voltus or Calibre/Pegasus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on Fullchip activities; including floor-planning, power-grid planning, partitioning and pin-assignment.
- Experience with hierarchical design, timing closure, physical design convergence, and power integrity analysis.
- Experience with static timing analysis and concepts, defining timing constraints and exceptions, corners/voltage definitions.
- Experience with custom clock (H-Tree or Mesh) at chip level.
- Experience with Python and usage of AI tools by giving accurate prompts.
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.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range posted for this position is $250,600.00 to $362,600.00 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.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. 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.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 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
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$250,600.00 - $416,900.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$241,400.00 - $371,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
INTRODUCTION
The application window is expected to close on: 10/26/2026
Meet the Team
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.
YOUR IMPACT
- Fullchip Floorplan by understanding the architecture of the design, foundry integration guidelines and IP placement constraints
- Collaborate with the system and package design teams to understand the requirements and incorporate into the fullchip floorplan
- Perform hierarchical implementation flow, including partition, pin assignment, clock plan and bump planning; Hands-on experience with Fullchip clock mesh and Flex-HTree methods
- RTL-to-GDSII implementation: Floorplan, Power Grid plan, place and route, static timing analysis, power integrity, physical verification and equivalence checks with a focus on performance, power and die size optimization.
- Analyze existing tool flows and methodologies, identifying efficiency gaps and implementing incremental or transformative enhancements.
- Work closely with RTL, DFT, implementation, EDA vendors, and tool/flow teams to enable best-in-class design methodology.
- Proficiency in low-power design methodologies using UPF
- Work with Foundry and standard cell IP vendors to define the signoff methodologies and validate/adjust them when you receive feedback from Post-Silicon Validation teams
- Experience in using AI tools to improve productivity
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15+ years of ASIC related experience, Master’s degree in Engineering and 12+ years of ASIC related experience, or PhD in Engineering and 7+ years of ASIC related experience.
- Experience with RTL2GDSII flow and design tapeouts in 7nm/5nm/3nm or below process technologies.
- Experience working with EDA tools like Innovus, Tempus/Primetime, Redhawk/Voltus or Calibre/Pegasus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on Fullchip activities; including floor-planning, power-grid planning, partitioning and pin-assignment.
- Experience with hierarchical design, timing closure, physical design convergence, and power integrity analysis.
- Experience with static timing analysis and concepts, defining timing constraints and exceptions, corners/voltage definitions.
- Experience with custom clock (H-Tree or Mesh) at chip level.
- Experience with Python and usage of AI tools by giving accurate prompts.
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.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range posted for this position is $250,600.00 to $362,600.00 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.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. 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.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 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
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$250,600.00 - $416,900.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$241,400.00 - $371,000.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Asic Design Engineer
Confirm your degree matches ASIC engineering
TN visa Engineer classification requires a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. A degree in computer science alone has been questioned at the border for hardware-focused roles, so gather transcripts that show coursework in digital circuits or VLSI design.
Request a detailed employer support letter
Your employer's TN support letter must describe ASIC-specific duties, such as RTL design, timing closure, or physical verification, not just your job title. A vague letter citing generic engineering tasks is the most common reason CBP officers request additional documentation at the port of entry.
Target companies with in-house silicon teams
Prioritize employers running their own chip design programs rather than contract design services firms. Semiconductor companies developing proprietary silicon have ASIC engineering roles with well-defined specialty occupation scopes, which makes the TN support letter stronger and reduces adjudication risk.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready ASIC roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Senior ASIC Design Engineer positions at employers already familiar with TN visa sponsorship. Filtering by TN-compatible roles saves time by surfacing companies whose HR and legal teams have handled USMCA filings before.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with documentation
Canadian citizens can activate TN status at a land port or airport without a consular appointment, but bring your offer letter, support letter, degree credentials, and resume in a single organized package. Officers at busier crossings like Peace Bridge or Pearson see ASIC roles infrequently, so clear documentation prevents delays.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment process
Mexican nationals must schedule a TN visa interview at a U.S. consulate and cannot self-petition at the border. Schedule your appointment at least six to eight weeks before your intended start date, especially at high-volume posts like Mexico City or Guadalajara, where wait times extend during peak seasons.
Senior Asic Design Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Senior ASIC Design Engineer qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. The TN Engineer category covers electrical and computer engineering specializations, and ASIC design falls squarely within that scope. Your employer's support letter must tie your specific duties, such as RTL coding, timing analysis, or DFT implementation, to engineering principles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
How does TN visa compare to H-1B for ASIC engineering roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the border. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly one-in-four odds, and selection determines whether you can work that fiscal year at all. For Canadian ASIC engineers with a qualifying offer, TN is a faster and more predictable path. Mexican nationals face a separate TN allocation, so timing and consular processing matter more for that group.
Where can I find Senior ASIC Design Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Senior ASIC Design Engineer positions specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through listings from employers unfamiliar with USMCA filings. Finding employers who already understand TN requirements shortens the hiring cycle and reduces the back-and-forth on documentation.
What happens if my ASIC engineering degree is from a non-U.S. institution?
CBP accepts foreign degrees for TN Engineer classification as long as the credential is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline. Canadian institutions are generally recognized without credential evaluation, but Mexican and other international graduates may benefit from having a credential assessment letter prepared by a NACES-member organization to present alongside other documents.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as an ASIC engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer listed in your approval. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at the border with the new employer's support letter and documentation on the day they start. Mexican nationals need a new TN visa stamp from a U.S. consulate before beginning work with the new employer, so plan for consular processing time before your transition date.