Lead Hardware Engineer – EDA Tool, Support, Python, LSF

Cisco

Lead the EDA support team for hardware engineering at Cisco. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimizing EDA environments in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the EDA support team to provide timely and effective technical assistance for EDA tools and related infrastructure.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and IT teams to ensure EDA environments are optimized for performance and reliability.
Develop and implement support processes, best practices, and documentation to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with software vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues and manage software updates and licenses.
Monitor system performance, identify potential issues proactively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage resource allocation, team development, and performance evaluations within the support function.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in EDA technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.
Actively engage in hands-on support activities, directly assisting users and resolving complex technical issues to maintain high service levels and operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in supporting Electronic Design Automation tools and environments.
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or a related technical field.
Strong technical knowledge of EDA software suites and hardware platforms used in electronic design.
Experience in team leadership and managing technical support operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with software license management and vendor coordination.
Background in electronic engineering or related technical field.
Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, SKILL, Tcl) to streamline support tasks.
Experience with LSF or other compute cluster management systems.
Knowledge of project management methodologies.
Ability to analyze system performance metrics and implement optimizations.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, strong partnership skills, and a commitment to participating in "Best Practice" teams and peer group reviews.
A "quality-first" mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Strong leadership and people management abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lead and manage the EDA support team to provide timely and effective technical assistance for EDA tools and related infrastructure.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and IT teams to ensure EDA environments are optimized for performance and reliability.
Develop and implement support processes, best practices, and documentation to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with software vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues and manage software updates and licenses.
Monitor system performance, identify potential issues proactively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage resource allocation, team development, and performance evaluations within the support function.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in EDA technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.
Actively engage in hands-on support activities, directly assisting users and resolving complex technical issues to maintain high service levels and operational excellence.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electronic Design AutomationEDA software suitesPythonSKILLTclLSFcompute cluster managementsystem performance analysistroubleshootingscripting

Soft Skills

team leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationself-motivatedpartnershipcontinuous improvementpeople managementoperational excellenceuser experience enhancement

Certifications

Associate degreeBachelor's degreeElectrical EngineeringComputer ScienceElectronics Technology