Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$194,600–$285,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

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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 295 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

The Hardware Engineering Technical Leader joins the Product Operations team to drive technical excellence and end-to-end product realization for next-generation data center networking products. This role serves as a technical authority and trusted advisor, owning engineering problem-solving and driving design-for-excellence initiatives. You will lead new manufacturing process enablement for new technology at factories and define implementation guidelines for complex hardware builds. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with multi-functional teams across ASIC, HW & Power Design, Signal Integrity, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure successful new product launches and resolve sophisticated sustainment issues. The position requires expertise in high-speed digital systems design, DfX methodology, and the product development lifecycle. You will utilize strong analytical skills to manage crises and resolve highly sophisticated issues throughout the entire product life cycle.

What you'll do

  • Drive technical excellence and end-to-end product realization for next-generation data center networking products.
  • Act as the technical authority and trusted advisor for the product operations team.
  • Identify and resolve sophisticated technical problems that impact the direction of the business.
  • Own engineering problem-solving efforts and drive design-for-excellence (DFX) initiatives.
  • Lead new manufacturing process enablement efforts for new technologies at factories.
  • Define implementation guidelines for complex hardware builds with manufacturing partners.
  • Resolve highly sophisticated issues throughout the product development and production life cycles.

What we're looking for

  • BSEE or equivalent and 12 years of related experience.
  • MSEE or equivalent and 8 years of experience in high-speed, digital systems design.
  • Expertise in understanding DfX (Manufacturing/Cost/Quality) methodology and related parallel frameworks.
  • Experience with NPI, the product development lifecycle, and related operations.
  • Experience in networking product development (preferred).
  • Experience working with electronic systems manufacturers (preferred).
  • Ability to lead or guide multi-functional teams (preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high-level crisis management ability (preferred).

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