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About the role
The HW Board and System Design engineer for Cisco’s Edge and Access routing products is responsible for hardware board design activities with a strong focus on test, qualification, and readiness for production. 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- BSEE or MSEE with 7+ years of experience in hardware board design and development
- Prior experience of taking a design from concept to production
- Prior experience in designing with x86 and/or ARM processors
- Prior experience in designing with DDR4/DDR5 memory, PCIe, SATA, USB
- Experience in schematic capture tools like Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL (Concept HDL)
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/26/2026
The Enterprise Routing organization designs and develops Cisco's Edge and Access routing products. We architect the next generation of routing technology using both internally developed and commercially available silicon. The team designs, implements, and delivers industry leading routing products. You will be part of the dynamic and passionate team working on innovative projects.
The HW Board and System Design engineer for Cisco’s Edge and Access routing products is responsible for hardware board design activities with a strong focus on test, qualification, and readiness for production. 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.
- Participate and contribute to the system hardware design.
- Contribute to hardware specification, design, development, and test.
- Work under department strategy and direction.
- Work closely with software, diagnostics, manufacturing, marketing, EDVT, and MDVT test teams throughout the development process.
- BSEE or MSEE with...
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