FPGA Hardware Engineer

Cisco

. Take networking system requirements and map them into functional blocks for FPGA implementation .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $154,900 - $225,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in FPGA development, including RTL coding with Verilog/SystemVerilog, and experience in system validation and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in addressing complex system-level issues and driving projects to resolution within high-performance networking environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FPGA DevelopmentVerilog/SystemVerilog RTL CodingUVM/VMM Verification MethodologyHigh-Speed Design DebugCross-Functional Team Collaboration

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

FPGA ImplementationRTL Code WritingSimulation RunningTiming Constraint ManagementSystem-Level Issue ResolutionAdvanced Microprocessor-Based DesignLow-Level Networking Card DebugCPU-Based Peripherals Architecture

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationMeeting LeadershipIssue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Industry-Leading FPGA DevicesFPGA Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Networking SystemsASR8000 High-End Routing PlatformsAI Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take networking system requirements and map them into functional blocks for FPGA implementation
Work with cross-functional teams to address development requirements
Participate in system validation and release to manufacturing
Design control-path FPGAs for boards supporting ASR8000 high-end routing platforms
Interface with Diagnostics, Software, Board Design, Manufacturing, and Hardware Qualification teams
Write RTL code, run simulations, address timing and other constraints, and generate programming files
Resolve system-level issues across multiple teams
Lead meetings, drive issues to resolution, and communicate with stakeholders
Work on next-generation routers powering AI infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree and 7+ years of related experience, or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant degree and 4+ years of related experience
FPGA or ASIC development experience from specification to production
Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL coding
Experience with industry-leading FPGA devices and tools
Recent experience with UVM and/or VMM verification methodology (preferred)
Experience with high-speed design debug (preferred)
Experience with advanced microprocessor-based design (preferred)
Low-level networking card debug experience (preferred)
Experience with CPU-based peripherals architecture (preferred)

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
Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
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 policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees