This role pays more than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,846–$219,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$208k
versus about
$192k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Cisco
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
222 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 171 roles with salary data.
The Hardware Design Engineer Technical Lead joins the Purpose Built Switch hardware team to design next-generation Hyperscaler Switch hardware based on Silicon One or merchant ASICs. This role involves defining system and board level specifications, performing schematic capture, executing FPGA design, and managing ASIC/system level bring up and troubleshooting. The engineer will collaborate with various internal teams including DFT, Signal Integrity, and Manufacturing to resolve design issues while acting as a technical liaison for major component suppliers. Day-to-day tasks include debugging in labs using scopes and analyzers. Required expertise includes high-speed board design, power, clock, memory, and CPU systems. Technical skills involve Verilog HDL/VHDL, Python, Tcl, and experience with Ethernet protocols and interfaces like PCIe, I2C, and SPI. The role addresses complex hardware challenges for large-scale switching infrastructure in the AI era.