Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

North Carolina, US
Base: $135,800.00 - $198,800.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hardware board design and development
X86 and/or arm processors
Ddr4/ddr5 memory, pcie gen1/gen2, sata, usb
This role spans all phases of hardware development, from architecture and design through bring-up, validation, and qualification, combining deep technical expertise with leadership and cross-functional coordination

Job Summary

  • This role spans all phases of hardware development, from architecture and design through bring-up, validation, and qualification, combining deep technical expertise with leadership and cross-functional coordination.
  • The Enterprise Routing organization designs and develops Cisco's Edge and Access routing products, architecting the next generation of routing technology.
  • At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond, offering unparalleled security, visibility, and insights.

Matching Summary

This role spans all phases of hardware development, from architecture and design through bring-up, validation, and qualification, combining deep technical expertise with leadership and cross-functional coordination.

Salary

Base: $135,800.00 - $198,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, performance-based incentive pay for sales roles; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, flexible vacation time off, sick time off, volunteer days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hardware board design and development
  • x86 and/or ARM processors
  • DDR4/DDR5 memory, PCIe gen1/gen2, SATA, USB
  • schematic capture tools like Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL
  • high-speed board design/signal integrity
  • Ethernet and serial interfaces

Nice-to-have

  • circuit simulation tools like HyperLynx, SPICE
  • designing Xilinx or Intel/Altera FPGAs or CPLDs using Verilog
  • passion for innovative projects
  • empathetic collaboration

Key Requirements

  • BSEE or MSEE with 6+ years of experience
  • concept to production experience
  • x86 and/or ARM processor design experience
  • DDR4/DDR5, PCIe gen1/gen2, SATA, USB design experience
  • Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL experience
  • high-speed board design/signal integrity experience
  • Ethernet and serial interface design experience

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