Hardware Engineer

Cisco

Hardware Engineer designing and validating server subsystems for Cisco’s AI-era networking platforms. Owning PCB development, safety compliance, board analysis, and manufacturing processes.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,100 - $196,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware design and validation, with a strong focus on PCB development and safety compliance. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products on time.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware Design And ValidationPCB DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationHFSS And Maxwell Design ToolsPDN Analysis

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Hard Skills

System-Level DevelopmentSafety ComplianceBoard File AnalysisTechnical DocumentationOscilloscope ValidationLogic Analyzer ValidationSpectrum Analyzer ValidationHands-On Board DesignCadence ConceptAllegro

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree In Electrical EngineeringPhD In Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Server IndustryCPU IndustryGPU IndustryNetwork IndustryStorage Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and validation of a server subsystem
Ensure designs meet functional specifications
Participate as a team member to deliver quality products on time
Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams
Help create functional specifications and technical documentation
Drive PCB and stack-up detail construction
Create and implement PCB safety standards with SI and PI considerations
Work with and manage PCB product development
Own safety compliance, board file analysis, and process manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 3 years of related experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 0 years of related experience
Experience in system-level development, preferably in the server/CPU/GPU/network/storage industry
Experience in hardware design and validation
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Experience with HFSS and Maxwell design tools
Experience validating hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
Experience in PDN analysis
Hands-on board design knowledge, including Cadence Concept and Allegro
Experience shipping products

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees