Senior Hardware Engineer

Cisco - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - San Jose, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Hardware Engineer will play a crucial role in leading the design and development of computing system products within Cisco's Computing Systems Products Group. This position involves bringing systems from concept to production, executing engineering validation in the lab, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design on computing system products.
• Bring up systems and execute engineering validation in the lab.
• Drive product from concept to production.
• Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions.
• Address challenging problems and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering + 7 years of experience in system level development preferably in the server/computer/network industry.
• Experience designing systems with PCIe architecture.
• Experience with high-speed (>=10G) networks.
• Hands-on board design experience with design tools such as Cadence Concept, Allegro, or similar tool.
• Experience with high-speed design signal integrity issues, power distribution techniques, and modern processors.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering + 4 years of system level development preferably in the server/computer/network industry.
• Experience with lab bring up and design validation on products.
• Experience with shipping products.
• Experience in Hardware Designs with x86 architecture.
• Experience with GPU architecture.
• Experience with FPGA design, coding and simulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Benefits

• 10 days off each year for volunteer work.
• Hybrid working environment with on-site requirements.