Hardware Systems Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
Milpitas, CA
Salary
$171,600–$245,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
34 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 1, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Hardware Systems Engineering Technical Leader

The Hardware Systems Engineering Technical Leader joins the High-End Routing hardware team within the Common Hardware Group. This role involves designing and operating worldwide network infrastructure, specifically focusing on the Cisco 8000 series routers. You will drive the hardware product life cycle, including architecture, detailed design, bring up, debug, hardware qualification, and release to manufacturing. Key responsibilities include developing schematics, guiding layout and routing, writing hardware specs, and developing test plans. You will utilize Cadence/Allegro, analyzers, and scopes to solve sophisticated problems. Required skills include high-speed design for Ethernet or PCIe, board design, and experience with signal integrity or power distribution. The work addresses the technical challenge of delivering high-quality, power-efficient routers using groundbreaking Serdes technology for service providers and data centers.

What you'll do

  • Design hardware for Cisco 8000 series routers to optimize quality and power efficiency using high-speed Serdes technology.
  • Drive the full hardware product life cycle including architecture, detailed design, bring up, and hardware qualification.
  • Develop and collect schematics using Cadence/Allegro tools.
  • Guide the layout and routing phases of the hardware design process.
  • Write hardware specifications and develop comprehensive test plans.
  • Bring up hardware with ASIC teams and debug issues using analyzers and scopes.
  • Manage release to manufacturing and provide sustaining support and field failure support.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience in hardware system level development.
  • Experience with high speed design for Ethernet or PCIe.
  • Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Software, Mechanical, or Signal Integrity teams.
  • Experience in Board Design using industry standard tools such as Concept, Allegro, or equivalent tools.
  • Experience with lab bring up and hardware design validation of products.
  • Experience writing hardware functional specifications (preferred).
  • Experience with High-Speed Network Interfaces (10G/25G/100G) (preferred).
  • Experience with control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C (preferred).
  • Experience designing systems with DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs (preferred).
  • Experience with signal integrity issues and board mounted power design and distribution techniques (preferred).
  • Experience working with programmable devices such as FPGAs or CPLDs (preferred).
  • Prior experience with shipping products (preferred).

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