Lead Advanced Packaging Layout Engineer, Substrate & Interposer

Cisco

. Lead and support the San Jose package layout team with technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $214,100 - $309,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in package layout design, including high-speed routing and power distribution networks, while leading and mentoring engineering teams. Proficient in using industry-standard EDA tools and driving continuous improvement in layout methodologies and engineering efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Package Layout DesignHigh-Speed RoutingCadence APD+ASIC Package Substrate LayoutMentoring Layout Engineers

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Hard Skills

Package LayoutPower Distribution NetworksHigh-Speed InterfacesEscape RoutingScripting LanguagesSI/PI ConsiderationsAdvanced PCB ImplementationLayout MethodologiesEngineering StandardsComplex ASIC Packaging

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaborationMentorshipContinuous ImprovementResource Coordination

Tools & Technologies

EDA ToolsCadence APD+PythonPerlTCL

Industry Keywords

ASICCoWoSPackage DesignManufacturing RequirementsLayout Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support the San Jose package layout team with technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support
Drive hands-on package layout for complex ASIC advanced packaging and CoWoS projects
Ensure high-quality implementation aligned with package design, SI/PI, and manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with package leads, SI/PI teams, silicon floor planning, and manufacturing partners
Coordinate layout resource allocation, priorities, and staffing across concurrent projects
Optimize package pinouts, stack-ups, power distribution, escape routing, CoWoS interposers, and high-speed interfaces
Align methodologies, tools, best practices, and engineering standards across global sites
Contribute to hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and development of San Jose layout engineering talent
Work with vendors and contractors to support project execution and delivery goals
Drive continuous improvement in layout methodologies, quality, and engineering efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 12+ years of work experience, or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of work experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of work experience
5+ years of experience in package layout or advanced PCB/package implementation
Experience with high-speed routing, power distribution networks (PDN), and package layout design principles
Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for package layout and design
Hands-on experience with Cadence APD+ or equivalent package layout tools
Experience with ASIC package substrate layout implementation and CoWoS, including high-speed interfaces and complex escape routing
Experience with SI/PI considerations and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
Experience working with vendors or outsourced layout resources
Experience leading or mentoring layout engineers or small technical teams
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies