Hardware Engineer II; Co-op

Hardware Engineer II (Co-op) – United States

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Internship

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

Open‑minded, driven, diverse and very creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, collaboration, web, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will impact billions globally.

Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high‑volume manufacturing. Creative hardware engineering positions are available in:

• ASIC Design and Verification
• System/Board Design
• Circuit Board Layout
• Hardware Automation
• Validation and Test
• Signal Integrity
• Power Design

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools and software (e.g., CAD tools, simulation software, PCB design, etc.).
• Familiarity with hardware testing, debugging techniques, and standard lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automation, data analysis, or hardware interface tasks.
• Understanding of digital and analog circuit design concepts.
• Able to commit to a six‑month co‑op program.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work collaboratively across business groups and fields.
• Exposure to hardware security concepts and design for reliability or manufacturability.
• Familiarity with high‑speed signal integrity, power electronics, or embedded system design.
• Knowledge of FPGA/ASIC design flow and basic understanding of VHDL/Verilog is a plus.

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. 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 Cisco, and our power starts with you.

• Paid holidays per full calendar year (10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees).
• 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 per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees.
• Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit on how much vacation time may be used.
• 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.
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.

U.S. employees are eligible for bonuses and incentive pay as per Cisco’s policies. For non‑sales roles, employees can earn annual bonuses subject to company policies.

Salary ranges may vary by location. For example, the New York City Metro Area range is $44,000 – $185,000.