Component Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

. Serve as Cisco’s domain authority in memory technologies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $162,500 - $205,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in memory technologies, including DRAM and emerging solutions, with a strong focus on assessing and integrating memory components into Cisco products. Proven ability to lead investigations, perform failure analysis, and collaborate with design teams to enhance memory quality and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Memory Design/Application ExperienceDRAM ECC MethodologiesEmerging Memory Technologies AssessmentSemiconductor Device Reliability TestingFailure Analysis Techniques

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Hard Skills

Memory DesignDRAM TechnologiesDDR6 StandardsPartial Chipkill MethodologySingle Device Data CorrectionHTOL TestingELFR TestingLU TestingESD TestingMemory Semiconductor Fabrication

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsConflict Resolution Abilities

Tools & Technologies

8DRoot Cause Analysis

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringField Application EngineeringNetworking PlatformsServer Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Cisco’s domain authority in memory technologies
Advise internal and external technical partners on selection, validation, and qualification of memory components for Cisco products
Analyze and influence vendor roadmaps
Participate in technical reviews and memory-component selection for next-generation products
Influence Cisco design and engineering teams to recommend and integrate next-generation memory into solutions
Collaborate with Cisco design teams to enhance memory quality and reliability across Cisco platforms
Provide technical expertise in investigating next-generation memory solutions
Assess emerging technologies, architectures, industry roadmaps, and supplier capabilities for technical feasibility, performance, reliability, quality, and readiness
Lead investigations and end-to-end failure analysis for component and system issues
Work with vendors to define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions, including 8D and RCA

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
8+ years’ experience in memory design/application or Field Application Engineering
Experience assessing emerging memory technologies, architectures, and industry roadmaps, including DDR6 and evolving JEDEC memory standards
Strong knowledge of DRAM ECC methodologies, including Partial Chipkill (PCLS) and Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of DRAM technologies, including DDRx, LPDDRx, HBM, and other emerging memory solutions
Strong understanding of memory applications in server and networking platforms
Strong problem-solving skills and effective conflict resolution abilities
Experience with semiconductor device reliability testing and characterization methods, such as HTOL, ELFR, LU, and ESD
Experience in memory semiconductor fabrication, including wafer-level and packaging
Experience investigating component failures across NPI, mass production, and field returns, with knowledge of failure-analysis techniques
Flash knowledge and experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans