Senior Hardware Engineer

Cisco

. Specify technical product documentation and lead reviews .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $154,900 - $225,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Networking Equipment Hardware System Design, including experience with Multi-Gigabit Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet technologies. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and bring products to market efficiently.

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Networking Equipment Hardware System DesignMulti-Gigabit EthernetPower-over-Ethernet (PoE)Hardware Bring-Up and TroubleshootingCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

System Block Diagram ArchitectureSchematic ReviewLayout ReviewDesign ValidationDevice Configuration at Register LevelSystem-Level TestingProduct Production ExperienceProcess ImprovementInnovation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrategic PlanningSelf-MotivatedFocus on Execution

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Networking SwitchesHigh-Volume ProductsCost-Sensitive ProductsNPI PhaseCustomer Issue Debugging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Specify technical product documentation and lead reviews
Architect system block diagrams with major networking ASIC suppliers
Design networking switches
Review schematics and layouts
Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, design validation, and build-yield bring-up with tier-one ODM/JDM partners
Work with major component suppliers on next-generation high-performance and cost-effective technology
Collaborate with product management and software platform teams on next-generation product definition
Work with ID, ME, Compliance, and SCM cross-functional teams during each NPI phase
Bring products to market
Triage, debug, and root-cause major customer issues during the sustaining stage
Participate in process improvement and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7 years of networking equipment hardware system design experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience
Prior experience working with multi-gigabit Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology
Prior experience with schematics/layout, hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and system-level testing
Experience working with software teams on system bring-up and porting
Experience with device configuration at the register level
Familiarity with networking technologies and concepts
Prior experience working on high-volume and cost-sensitive products
Experience bringing products to production
Experience working with teams across different time zones
Excellent communication and strategic planning skills
Self-motivated with a focus on execution

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
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
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations
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 annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Sales incentive compensation for employees on sales plans, subject to the applicable Cisco plan