Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Remote, USA · San Jose, CA Posted 11 days ago $168,800–$241,200 / year
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TL;DR

As a Hardware Technical Lead in Cisco's Common Hardware Group, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing cutting-edge hardware platforms that power global networking solutions. Your role involves defining and designing next-generation purpose-built switches and wireless hardware, including micro-architecture for FPGA designs using Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, and Lattice tools. You will collaborate closely with ASIC, DFT, signal integrity, software, diagnostics, and manufacturing teams to resolve design issues, debug systems in labs, and act as a technical liaison with suppliers and joint design partners. Essential skills include experience with FPGA UVM, complex system designs, high-speed board design, Ethernet protocols, and PoE integration. This role demands expertise in hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and strong communication abilities within a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and global impact.

Skills

FPGA Xilinx Altera Microchip Lattice UVM ASIC DFT Signal_Integrity Python PostgreSQL CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Git Schematics Layout Troubleshooting High_Speed_Board_Design Ethernet Wireless_Protocol PoE_PSE_PD Gigabit_Ethernet Multigigabit_Ethernet 10_Gigabit_Ethernet 25G_Ethernet 100G_Ethernet 400G_Ethernet 800G_Ethernet

What you'll do

  • Define and design next generation Purpose Built Switch and Wireless hardware.
  • Debug and troubleshoot systems using lab equipment like scopes and analyzers.
  • Act as technical liaison with major component suppliers for product development.
  • Manage joint design partners from concept to production phases of products.
  • Bring up system to work with multiple teams including ASIC, DFT, and software.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Telecommunications and 8+ years of experience.
  • Experience with FPGA design flows and tools from Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, and Lattice.
  • Prior experience with complex system designs including wireless, antenna, power over Ethernet, and SoC integration.
  • Knowledge of high-speed board design and bring-up processes.
  • Experience working closely with software teams on system bring-up and porting devices.
  • Strong self-motivation, teamwork, and communication skills.

Market check

Salary context

This $168,800–$241,200 range sits above 62% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$150,000–$229,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$157,125–$223,700

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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