# Senior Director, Hardware - Mechanical & Thermal Eng -> Hyper Scale Systems (AI Networking) 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 (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/San-Jose-California-US/Sr-Director--Hardware-Eng---Mechanical---Thermal----Hyper-Scale-Systems--AI-Networking-_2029059?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-senior-director-hardware-mechanical-and-thermal-eng-hyper-scale-systems-ai/

## About the role

As the Senior Director of Mechanical and Thermal Engineering, you will lead a specialized, multi-disciplinary engineering organization dedicated to the research, design, and optimization of mechanical and thermal systems across the networking sector. You will shape next-generation package, board, and system technologies by driving simulation, experimental validation, and multi-functional optimization. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical work experience
- 14+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical and thermal engineering within microelectronics, networking, telecommunications, or hardware systems
- 5+ years of direct technical leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams (including managing engineers, engineering managers, or technical staff)
- Experience in mechanical enclosure design, cooling system/thermal design, or tolerance analysis for electronic hardware systems


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-senior-director-hardware-mechanical-and-thermal-eng-hyper-scale-systems-ai/