Hardware Design Engineer – Technical Lead

Cisco

Hardware design technical lead defining next generation Hyperscaler Switch hardware for Cisco. Collaboration with ASIC, DFT, Signal Integrity, and software teams to resolve design issues.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $168,800 - $241,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Hyperscaler Switch hardware design, including system and board level specification, FPGA design, and high-speed board bring-up. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing scripting languages for system development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FPGA DesignHigh-Speed Board DesignSchematic CaptureSystem Level TestingScripting Languages

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignHigh-Speed Board DesignSchematic CaptureSystem Level TestingTroubleshootingHardware Bring-UpEthernet Protocol KnowledgeAccess Switch Ethernet InterfacesComplex HW TechnologyScripting Languages

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationTeamwork Skills

Tools & Technologies

ScopesAnalyzers

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringTelecommunications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and design the next generation Hyperscaler Switch hardware
Responsible for system and board level specification, schematic capture, FPGA design
Act as technical liaison with major component suppliers
Debug and troubleshoot in labs using scopes and analyzers
Collaborate with multiple groups including ASIC, DFT, Signal Integrity, software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Telecommunications
8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 3 years in system level development
Prior experience with common HW technology
Previous experience with complex high-speed board design and board bring-up
Prior experience with schematics/layout, hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, system level testing
Experience with working with Software team on system bring-up
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Tcl, etc.)
Knowledge on the Ethernet protocol is a plus
Experience with access switch Ethernet interfaces and high speed Ethernet interfaces
Self-motivation and teamwork skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday
paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
unlimited flexible vacation time for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
additional paid time away for family emergencies
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles