Senior Hardware Engineer

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  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Hardware
  • Compensation Range
    144800 USD - 214100 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Networking
  • Job Id
    1420518
Who We Are

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. With ~2,100 employees across 16 countries, we design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world.

The Computing Systems Products Group, through The Unified Computing Systems innovative architecture, helps to enable the fully unified data center. We architect the next generation unified computing systems, including compute, storage, network, visualization, and management into a single platform.

What You'll Do

In this highly visable role as Senior Hardware Engineer, you will:
  • Lead system design on computing system products.
  • Drive computing products from concept to production.
  • Address challenging technical problems and issues.
  • Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions.
  • Act as technical liaison for key suppliers for the product and technical perspectives.
  • Work with and manage JDMs for server products development.
Who You'll Work With

You will be part of hardware design team that works closely with JDM (Joint Design Manufacturers) to develop innovative and high performance compute solutions. As part of regular interactions, you will also work with several cross-functional teams across Cisco such as Mechanical, Thermal, Firmware Engineering, Product management, Product Operations, Customer Support Teams, and External Vendors.

Who You Are

You are a creative and skilled technical professional who excels at solving complex problems. As a passionate innovator and self-starter, you turn strategic visions into reality. With strong communication and analytical abilities, you collaborate effectively by listening, finding common ground, and working as a team to find the best product solutions.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 7+ years of experience in system level development preferably in the server/computer/network/storage/embedded industry.
  • Experience in hardware designs with x86 or ARM CPUs.
  • Experience with high-speed design signal integrity issues, power distribution techniques.
  • Proficiency interfacing with other disciplines, including software, mechanical and signal integrity.
Preferred Requirements:

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience in system level development preferably in the server/computer/network/storage/embedded industry.
  • Experience with High-Speed Network Interfaces (10G/25G/100G).
  • Experience with PCIe adapters and switches.
  • Experience designing systems with DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs.
  • Hands on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools such as Cadence Concept, and Allegro.
  • Experience with shipping products.

Why Cisco? 

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions. 

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco 

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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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