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This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$158,825–$218,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$193k
versus about
$188k
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
284 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 210 roles with salary data.
The Hardware Design Engineer Technical Lead joins the Common Hardware Group to support the Purpose Built Switch hardware team. This role involves defining and designing next-generation Hyperscaler Switch hardware based on Silicon One and merchant ASICs. Key responsibilities include system and board level specification, schematic capture, FPGA design, and ASIC/System level bring up and troubleshooting. The engineer will debug issues in labs using scopes and analyzers while acting as a technical liaison with component suppliers. Required skills include experience with power, clock, memory, CPU, and system interfaces, alongside high-speed board design and schematics. The role utilizes Verilog HDL/VHDL, Python, and Tcl scripts. Technical domain context includes Ethernet protocols, DRAM, PCIe, I2C, and SPI interfaces for high-speed 25G to 800G Ethernet connections.