Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Closes in 7 days Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$194,600–$285,700 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 18, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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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 196 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Hardware Engineering Technical Leader (hybrid) - 2014270 joins the Cisco Silicon One team to lead test engineering efforts for next-generation silicon products. This role involves defining and executing comprehensive validation strategies, conducting root cause analysis for complex silicon failures, and developing sophisticated test processes for hardware-software integration and parameter optimization. The individual will drive yield enhancement initiatives in collaboration with design, process development, and manufacturing teams while contributing to pathfinding for advanced packaging technologies. Key technical requirements include proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and C/C++, along with experience in SerDes, equipment metrology, and emulation platforms. The position requires providing technical direction and mentoring staff engineers to ensure high-quality product performance. This role addresses critical challenges in semiconductor test engineering, including advanced technology nodes, probe testing, final test, and system-level validation for complex silicon components.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute comprehensive validation strategies including Test Readiness Reviews for next-generation silicon products.
  • Lead root cause analysis of complex silicon failures to ensure high product quality.
  • Design and implement sophisticated test processes for hardware-software integration and parameter optimization.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and design teams to identify and implement solutions for yield enhancement.
  • Develop robust test solutions using SystemVerilog, UVM, and emulation platforms for advanced packaging technologies.
  • Mentor a team of staff engineers and provide technical direction for all test engineering activities.
  • Partner with external vendors to develop and qualify enabling test technologies and equipment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proven experience in semiconductor test engineering with a track record of leading complex test development and validation efforts.
  • Deep understanding of silicon validation methodologies, including test planning, execution, and failure analysis for complex SerDes.
  • Expertise in designing sophisticated test processes, hardware-software integration, parameter optimization, and equipment metrology.
  • Experience with yield enhancement initiatives and collaborating with design, process, and manufacturing teams.
  • Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies and associated test challenges.
  • Proficiency in test development languages and methodologies such as SystemVerilog, UVM, and/or C/C++.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience including mentoring junior engineers and providing technical direction.

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