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About the role
The Leader, Hardware Engineer is a key member of the Cisco Purpose Built Switch hardware team. The team is expected to bring up the system to work with multiple groups including ASIC, DFT, Signal Integrity, software, Diagnostics and Manufacturing team to resolve any design issues. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience Also requires 4+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with complex high-speed board design and board bring-up
- Experience with schematics/layout, Hardware bring-up, trouble-shooting, system level testing
- Experience in managing teams and leading technical projects
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 12/01/2026
This is an onsite position and the employee is required to work out of the San Jose, CA location.
The Network Hardware Engineering creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally.
Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. 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.
The Leader, Hardware Engineer is a key member of the Cisco Purpose Built Switch hardware team. The team is expected to bring up the system to work with multiple groups including ASIC, DFT, Signal Integrity, software, Diagnostics and Manufacturing team to resolve any design issues.
- Define and design the next generation Hyperscaler Switch hardware based on Silicon One and/or merchant ASIC.
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