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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
300 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 231 roles with salary data.
The Leader, Hardware Engineering joins the Network Hardware Engineering team to develop innovative hardware platforms for switching, routing, and wireless products. This role involves leading a team of engineers to define and design next-generation Hyperscaler Switch hardware based on Silicon One and merchant ASICs. Key responsibilities include system and board-level specification, schematic capture, FPGA design, and ASIC/System-level bring-up and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will manage complex projects from requirements to completion, acting as a technical liaison with major component suppliers. Required skills include experience with high-speed board design, schematics, layout, and system-level testing. Technical proficiencies include Verilog HDL/VHDL, Python, Tcl, and knowledge of Ethernet protocols, PCIe, I2C, and SPI. The work focuses on solving hardware design issues for high-speed Ethernet interfaces ranging from 25G to 800G.