Semiconductor Packaging Technical Leader (HYBRID) 2000933

The application window is expected to close on: December 16, 2025. NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Note: Members of the Supply Chain organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions

This role will join the Semi & Optics Packaging team withing Cisco's Component Quality and Technology Group in Supply Chain. You will work within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, partnering closely with design engineering, product operations, component engineering, and global supplier management. You will also engage directly with technical counterparts at OSATs and other key suppliers, leading technical discussions and problem-solving efforts. This role offers significant technical scope and the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Cisco is seeking a seasoned Semiconductor Packaging Technical Leader to work on advanced packaging technology and quality for our cutting-edge network processors, ASICs, and other semiconductor components. This role will provide technical leadership while collaborating with internal design and component engineering teams as well as a top-tier global supply chain.

• Serve as a technical expert for advanced packaging technologies (2.5D/3D, heterogeneous integration, large body packaging, MCM, flip-chip) providing guidance and problem-solving expertise in areas such as package design, materials, process development, assembly, and reliability

• Work with top-tier package assembly partners to develop and implement semiconductor packaging and assembly solutions, ensuring alignment with product requirements and roadmaps.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to guide Design for Manufacturability and Design for Reliability from a packaging perspective.

• Provide cross-functional technical leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve highly complex assembly issues, silicon-to-package interaction, system-level integration and establish best-in-class quality and reliability standards across the supply chain.

• Contribute to evaluation of new packaging technology, materials and processes, for Cisco product design and implementation.

• Drive and support packaging-related quality initiatives including PCN qual process and failure analysis (FA), implementing corrective actions (8D), and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• This is a critical role where you will directly influence the technical direction and successful delivery of Cisco's advanced products by driving innovative packaging and assembly solutions

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a closely related field

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Semiconductor Packaging and Assembly Industry, with demonstrated experience leading technical projects or initiatives

• Proven experience in advanced package assembly and integration and package reliability qualification.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of advanced packaging process (e.g. CoWoS, RDL Fan-out and silicon embedded) and materials.

• Good understanding of package design and material selection for thermal performance and signal/power integrity.

• Expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA, statistical process control) and data analysis skills

• Experience with volume manufacturing

• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

• Working knowledge of advanced simulation tools for package design and reliability analysis

• Familiar with photonics packaging and co-packaged optics is a plus.

• Willingness to learn and evolve professionally

• Experience with Advanced Packaging technologies such as 2.5D/3D, TSV, flip-chip, stacking, hybrid integration.

• Familiar with advanced substrate manufacturing processes and materials.

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.

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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 ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto 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:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* 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.