Hardware Engineer PhD (Intern) United States

Cisco - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Intern

San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Hardware Engineer Intern at Cisco, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse and creative team dedicated to designing the hardware that powers the internet. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects that affect billions of users globally. You will engage in various product categories, including cloud computing, mobile/wireless technologies, video, VoIP, and the Internet of Things, among others. Your contributions will span from low-level circuit design to large system design, allowing you to see your work transition into large volume manufacturing. The internship will provide you with hands-on experience in several creative hardware engineering areas, including ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, and Power Design. This is a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing your skills and understanding of hardware engineering fundamentals. You will be expected to manage multiple tasks effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize your work towards long-term goals. At Cisco, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, where every team member's unique talents contribute to our collective success. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, whether you have colorful hair, tattoos, or a passion for pop culture. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the core of our values, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Impact product development from circuit design to large system design.
• Contribute to hardware engineering projects in areas such as ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, and Circuit Board Layout.
• Engage in Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, and Power Design tasks.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Science, Material Engineering, Applied Physics, Math, Physics or related major.
• Proficient experience in hardware engineering areas such as ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, and Power Design.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering fundamentals and technical analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work toward long-term goals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in establishing and sustaining positive relationships with an extended team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Numerous wellbeing offerings
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year
• Floating holiday and a day off for birthday
• Accrual of up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year
• Paid time away for critical or emergency issues
• Additional paid time to volunteer
• Employee Stock Purchase Program