Hardware Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Engineering
Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
The application window is expected to close on: 07/15/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role requires the employee to work onsite at the San Jose, CA office location.
Meet the TeamThe 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.
The High-End Routing hardware team develops the groundbreaking routers deployed in Service Providers and Data Centers worldwide. We are inventors in our field, using powerful technologies to design a new class of innovative routers supporting the Internet of the Future. Join us and participate in this exciting journey towards the future of connectivity!
Your ImpactAs a Hardware Engineer, you will develop high-performance board designs for Cisco's next-generation networking hardware. These products range from high-density access switches to massive-scale service provider routers and AI infrastructure.
This individual will contribute to the hardware development team and be responsible for the full lifecycle of board design, complex debugging, and schematic and layout verification processes.
Participate in the design and sustenance of complex, high-speed multi-layer PCBs, incorporating high-speed serial links and advanced power delivery networks.
Perform root-cause analysis on complex hardware failures, including signal integrity issues, power rail instabilities, and component-level degradation.
Develop and execute test plans for upcoming designs and document procedures, plans, and specifications used by the engineering team.
Perform and lead design reviews of schematics, BOMs, layout, and routing using internal automation tools.
Perform and review failure analysis (FA), root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action reports (CAR) to improve long-term product reliability.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering + 5 years of related experience OR Master’s degree in electrical or computer Engineering + 3 years of related experience
Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout oversight for high-complexity systems.
Experience with hardware debugging using high-speed such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, or logic analyzers.
Experience with tools such as Concept, Allegro, LTspice, or similar industry-standard hardware design suites.
Automation skills using python or perl is highly preferred
Experience writing hardware functional specifications
Experience with control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
Experience designing systems with DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs and storage products
Experience with tackling signal integrity issues and board mounted power design and distribution techniques
Experience working with programmable devices such as FPGAs, CPLD
Prior experience with shipping products
The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ 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…
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