Functional Simulator Team Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

C++ System Verilog Design Verification ASIC functional simulators Data Networks Leadership Collaboration Debugging

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a leader for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Silicon One team to deliver a state-of-the-art functional simulator for routing and switching devices.

Job Description

Meet the Team

Join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Silicon One team in developing a unified silicon architecture for web-scale, service provider, and enterprise networks. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s silicon team provides an outstanding, unique experience for Software and ASIC engineers by combining the resources offered by a sizable multi-geography silicon organization and a large campus with the startup culture and breadth of growth opportunities that working in a smaller ASIC team can provide.

Your Impact

As the leader of the team, you will be responsible for delivering a state-of-the-art functional simulator for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] SiliconOne family of routing and switching devices. This simulator is a critical product that streamlines the development process and significantly reduces time-to-market.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and mentor and scale the team to 7-10 engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
  • Oversee the design and delivery of a high-performance, reliable, and user-friendly behavioral model for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] SiliconOne devices
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including ASIC Architecture, Software, and Hardware to align goals and ensure seamless execution
  • Champion engineering excellence by modeling hands-on problem solving and debugging best practices
  • Guide team members in their professional development with tailored growth plans and regular feedback

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree, and 8+ years of related experience, or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree, and 5+ years of related experience
  • 5 Years or more of hands-on Software and/or ASIC development
  • 3 Years of proven leadership in a team/domain of at least 5 engineers in a software and/or ASIC development
  • Demonstrated programming experience with C or C++, or System Verilog or Design Verification
  • Consistently achieved positive collaboration and effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience designing and implementing ASIC functional simulators
  • Prior experience in Data Networks
  • Possess both Software development and ASIC development experience

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and our power starts with you.

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At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], bold ideas, revolutionary innovations, and courageous thinking thrive.

Work with impact

Be at the forefront of what's next, powering the future for our customers and the world.

Limitless opportunities

Learn and growth with our depth and breadth of technology, resources, and industry experts.

Benefits & perks

Our benefits are designed to support every aspect of your life: from your well-being to your time away to your family.

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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