# Tech Lead - Hardware /Embedded Engineer 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: Senior
- Location: Santa Monica, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-27
- Apply by: 2026-11-11
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Santa-Monica-California-US/Tech-Lead---Hardware--Embedded-Engineer_2023650
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-tech-lead-hardware-embedded-engineer/

## About the role

Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a highly skilled Embedded & Controls Engineer to help develop the next generation of deployable quantum networking hardware.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
- 3+ years of experience developing custom electronic hardware and embedded control systems
- Experience designing mixed-signal PCBs incorporating embedded processors, microcontrollers, or FPGAs
- Experience in embedded software/firmware development using C/C++
- Experience with FPGA-based systems, including familiarity with RTL and/or High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
- Experience developing electronics and control systems for lasers, electro-optic modulators, optical switches, photonic integrated circuits, or other photonic devices