Enterprise Hardware Engineering Technical Lead

Cisco

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Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$139,200–$201,400 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k
This role $170k
$127k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $172,375–$230,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 196 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Enterprise Hardware Engineering Technical Lead

As an Enterprise Hardware Engineering Technical Lead within the Enterprise Routing organization, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of Edge and Access routing products. You will drive hardware board designs from initial concept through bring-up, validation, and production readiness while collaborating with software, manufacturing, and test teams. The role requires expertise in high-speed board design, signal integrity, and power distribution for systems utilizing x86 or ARM processors, DDR4/DDR5 memory, PCIe, SATA, and USB. You will utilize Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL for schematic capture and may use HyperLynx or SPICE for circuit simulation. Technical requirements include experience with Ethernet interfaces, serial interfaces like I2C and SPI, and designing with Xilinx or Intel/Altera FPGAs and CPLDs using Verilog to solve complex routing technology challenges.

What you'll do

  • Execute hardware board design activities with a focus on test, qualification, and production readiness.
  • Drive the product lifecycle from initial concept through to final production.
  • Contribute to hardware specifications, design development, and testing protocols.
  • Resolve complex technical issues independently and develop effective engineering solutions.
  • Coordinate with software, manufacturing, marketing, and test teams throughout the development process.
  • Design high-speed boards incorporating x86/ARM processors, DDR memory, and PCIe interfaces.
  • Manage hardware bring-up, validation, and qualification phases for Edge and Access routing products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in hardware board design and development.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience in hardware board design and development.
  • Experience taking a product design from concept to production.
  • Experience designing with x86 and/or ARM processors.
  • Experience designing with DDR4/DDR5 memory, PCIe, SATA, and USB.
  • Proficiency with schematic capture tools such as Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL.
  • Critical experience in high-speed board design, signal integrity, and power distribution.
  • Experience designing Ethernet and serial interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and RS232.

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