Hardware Engineering Technical Failure Analysis Case Lead

Cisco

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Remote, USA · Milpitas, US Posted 16 days ago $168,800–$241,200 / year
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TL;DR

As a Technical Leader in Hardware System and Board Failure Analysis within Cisco’s hardware engineering team, you will lead the effort to analyze failures in switches and routers by conducting root cause analysis and identifying corrective actions for field product quality improvements. Your daily tasks include fault reproduction, troubleshooting, system characterization, and preparing detailed technical reports for customers and leadership. This role requires a deep understanding of networking products and high-speed interfaces like PCIe and MDIO, along with experience using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. You must have at least 8 years of hardware design and failure analysis experience, proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages, and the ability to lead complex projects effectively.

Skills

Python Perl PCIe MS Excel Ixia Spirent Logic Analyzers Digital Multimeter Oscilloscopes FPGAs PLDs SPI I2C High-Speed Serdes Interfaces Networking Products

What you'll do

  • Lead in-depth root cause analysis for hardware failures in switches and routers.
  • Perform fault reproduction and troubleshooting of complex product issues.
  • Develop comprehensive technical reports detailing findings from failure investigations.
  • Ensure efficient tracking and resolution of bugs related to field product quality.
  • Utilize diagnostic equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in hardware design and failure analysis.
  • Expertise in high-speed signal and serial transmission technologies.
  • Proficiency with electrical diagnostics equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Experience with CPUs, FPGAs, and control interfaces such as PCIe and I2C.
  • Strong data collection skills using MS Excel and scripting languages.
  • Prior leadership experience on complex technical projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $168,800–$241,200 range sits above 70% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$139,232–$218,900

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$149,637–$213,375

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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 103 roles with salary data.

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