Join Cisco’s Hardware Engineering team as a senior hardware engineer where you will lead the design and delivery of complex hardware features for high-performance product integration. You’ll drive hardware specification and design reviews to maintain alignment with quality standards while developing innovative testing strategies to enhance reliability and performance across the portfolio. Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and foster a culture of continuous learning. Collaborate closely with system designers and diagnostics teams to resolve intricate installation challenges, ensuring smooth deployment. The role requires expertise in x86/Micro controllers card design, familiarity with bus technologies like I2C/SPI/PCI-ex Gen-5, and proficiency in hardware validation methodologies. You’ll work within a dynamic team that transforms cutting-edge research into reliable, high-quality solutions for global connectivity challenges.
Skills
I2C
SPI
PCI-e
Hardware Design
System Design
Board Design
Networking Hardware
Compute Applications
x86 Architecture
Microntroller Cards
Cost Optimization
Performance Optimization
Power Efficiency
Hardware Validation
Signal Integrity
Automation Tools
Testing Frameworks
What you'll do
Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of medium-to-complex hardware features.
Drive hardware specification and design review processes to meet quality standards.
Develop innovative testing strategies to enhance product reliability and performance.
Mentor junior team members through technical guidance and code reviews.
Collaborate with system designers and diagnostics engineers to resolve complex issues.
Optimize hardware for cost, performance, and power efficiency in networking applications.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 7+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 4+ years.
Experience in hardware design for networking and compute applications.
Proficiency in designing x86/Micro controllers cards and understanding bus technologies like I2C/SPI/PCI-e Gen-5.
Expertise in optimizing hardware for cost, performance, and power efficiency.
Technical proficiency in hardware validation, testing, and signal integrity methodologies.
Market check
Salary context
This
$152,400–$221,800
range sits above
65%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$136,000–$218,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$144,500–$205,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
103 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$165,000–$241,400
across 103 roles with salary data.