Hardware Engineer

Cisco

Hardware Engineer responsible for designing and testing security features at Cisco. Collaborating with internal teams to enhance product security with hardware solutions.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,900 - $121,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA Design and Verification using Verilog, along with strong experience in Embedded CPU Systems and Hardware Debugging. Proficient in Security Technologies, including Post Quantum Cryptography and scripting for automation with Python.

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FPGA DesignVerilog Hardware Description LanguageEmbedded CPU SystemsPost Quantum CryptographyHardware Debug Tools

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignVerilog Hardware Description LanguageEmbedded CPU SystemsPost Quantum CryptographyScripting with PythonHardware DebuggingBoard Level Bring-UpSecurity Design PrinciplesBoot ArchitectureTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong Troubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersEvaluation BoardsLinux Shell Scripts

Industry Keywords

Security FeaturesHardware ArchitectureDesign SpecificationsEmbedded Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, test and support security features & solutions
Develop and deploy hardware and firmware-based security technologies
Assist internal product teams by deploying hardware and software security technologies
Develop documentation, proof of concepts, reference code, and scripts to facilitate adoption and verification of security technologies
Participate in hardware architecture, design, specifications, and HDL code reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. with 2 years' experience or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Experience with FPGA design and/or verification, using Verilog Hardware Description Language
Experience with embedded CPU systems along with hardware debug and test in a lab environment
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with board level bring-up using hardware debug tools and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and evaluation boards)
Experience with x86 and ARM CPUs and boot architecture / bootstrap code
Scripting language experience for automation using Python or Linux shell scripts
Experience with security related design principles, methods, and architecture
Experience with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, algorithms, and encryption techniques, with implementation experience in embedded 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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday
1 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
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses