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Hardware Engineering Technical Leader - Power Engineer (Hybrid)

Cisco · Austin, Texas, US · On-site

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About the role

Develop high reliability power supplies and system-level power architectures for Cisco power distribution platforms. Architect, design, develop, and qualify power systems, subsystems, and components for highly reliable power distribution systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience
  • Experience working as a power design engineer for high-reliability power supplies for DC-powered equipment
  • Proven experience with all aspects of power product lifecycle from early product definition all the way through shipping products to customers, and everything in between
  • Experience with resolving EMI, EMC, and regulatory compliance issues
  • Experience with high-density, redundant AC and also DC input front-end power supplies for networking and telecom equipment
  • Experience with 480V/277V HVAC and 200V-400V HVDC input supplies
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

The Cisco Common Hardware Group (CHG) is growing its next-generation power engineering team. You'll join industry-leading innovators in the field of Fault Managed Power (FMP) to redefine how DC power is distributed in buildings and datacenters in the AI era. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

Develop high reliability power supplies and system-level power architectures for Cisco power distribution platforms.

Architect, design, develop, and qualify power systems, subsystems, and components for highly reliable power distribution systems.

Partner with layout, mechanical, thermal, test, supply chain, manufacturing, and compliance teams to deliver best-in-class power solutions.

Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience.

Experience working as a power design engineer for high-reliability power supplies for DC-powered equipment.

Proven experience with all aspects of power...

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