Distinguished Hardware Engineer

Cisco UK

Base: $273,200.00 - $384,800.00 (varies by locatio...
15+ years hardware engineering experience
Root cause analysis leadership
Defensive design principles
This senior-level position leads critical root cause investigations and translates findings into durable defensive design improvements for Cisco's high-performance portfolio

Job Summary

  • This senior-level position leads critical root cause investigations and translates findings into durable defensive design improvements for Cisco's high-performance portfolio.
  • The role requires institutionalizing lessons learned from field failures by championing enhanced fault tolerance and design margins to prevent recurring issues.
  • Employees are eligible for equity grants, flexible vacation time, and annual bonuses subject to performance targets.

Matching Summary

This senior-level position leads critical root cause investigations and translates findings into durable defensive design improvements for Cisco's high-performance portfolio.

Salary

Base: $273,200.00 - $384,800.00 (varies by location); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for restricted stock units and annual performance bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, and flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years hardware engineering experience
  • Root cause analysis leadership
  • Defensive design principles
  • High-performance hardware reliability
  • Executive technical advisory

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven pattern recognition
  • Patents or industry publications
  • Standards body participation
  • Mentorship and community influence
  • Hyperscaler client engagement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience
  • Master's degree with 14+ years experience
  • PhD with 10+ years experience
  • Expertise in physical failure analysis methods
  • Experience with high-speed interfaces and power delivery

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