Cisco · 11 hours ago
Hardware Engineering Technical Leader - Memory
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leader in technology innovation, and they are seeking a driven and experienced technical authority in memory and storage components. The role involves serving as Cisco’s domain authority in memory technologies and advising on the selection, validation, and qualification of memory components for Cisco products.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Cisco’s design teams to enhance and improve memory reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features across Cisco platforms
Support supply chain and quality teams with technical expertise for supplier and component evaluations
Lead investigations and end-to-end failure analysis for components and system issues, working with vendors to define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (8D, RCA, etc.)
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
8+ years experience in memory design/application OR Field Application Engineering
Strong familiarity with JEDEC memory standards to guide and influence design decisions
Experience working with DRAM ECC methodologies, including Partial Chipkill (PCLS) and Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) techniques, to enhance memory reliability
Knowledge of various DRAM types (e.g., DDRx, HBM) used in server and networking applications
Preferred
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 investigating component failures across NPI, mass production, and field returns, with knowledge of FA techniques
Benefits
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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program
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 from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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