# Quantum Team Hardware Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Santa Monica, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-22
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Santa-Monica-California-US/Quantum-Team-Hardware-Engineering-Technical-Leader_2023647?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-quantum-team-hardware-engineering-technical-leader/

## About the role

Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a skilled System Engineer to support our Quantum Experimental Team in a role that is central to the physical realization of Cisco's deployable quantum hardware platforms. 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
- 7+ years experience designing, integrating, and deploying high-density electro-mechanical, optoelectronic, or telecom rack
- Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) with experience in rack layout design (EIA-310 standard), structural enclosures, and cable management routing
- Experience with AC/DC power distribution (PDUs, grounding schemes, safety isolation), thermal/airflow management inside enclosed racks, and environmental interlocks
- Experience with standard optical telecommunication components and architecture, as well as designing or operating optical data center rack systems


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-quantum-team-hardware-engineering-technical-leader/