HW Board Design Technical Leader

Cisco

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $186,900–$267,700 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 26 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 11, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $227k

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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 240 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · HW Board Design Technical Leader

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The HW Board Design Technical Leader joins the hardware team to lead development through all phases of product design, from initial concept and architecture to production and support. This role involves mentoring engineers, defining hardware architecture, overseeing schematic designs, PCB layouts, and component selection while ensuring quality, reliability, and manufacturability. The individual will manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with firmware, software, mechanical, QA, and manufacturing teams to drive design reviews and risk analysis. Key technical requirements include expertise in digital, analog, and power circuit design, as well as proficiency in PCB design tools, signal integrity, and power integrity. Candidates must be skilled with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The role focuses on solving complex hardware engineering challenges while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations during the prototype bring-up and validation phases.

Skills

PCB Design Power Circuit Design Signal Integrity Power Integrity DFM DFT Logic Analyzer Hardware Architecture Schematic Design PCB Layout Prototype Bring-up Debugging Validation

What you'll do

Lead and mentor the hardware engineering team through all phases of product design.
Define hardware architecture and overall design strategy for new products.
Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection processes.
Review designs for quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability (DFM/DFT).
Manage project schedules, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation.
Drive design reviews, risk analysis, and technical decision-making.
Ensure all products comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of experience, Master's plus 8 years, or PhD plus 5 years of related experience.
Experience in digital, analog, and power circuit design.
Experience with PCB design tools and reviewing complex layouts.
Experience with signal integrity and power integrity.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Experience supporting manufacturing and working with suppliers (preferred).

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