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Cisco · 14 hours ago

Hardware Engineer I (Full time)- United States

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$94K/yr - $138K/yr

Cisco is a leader in the technology industry, focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. The Hardware Engineer I role involves contributing to product development from circuit design to system design, collaborating with teams to deliver innovative hardware solutions.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Change the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing

Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact

Deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services

Take innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications

Qualification

ASIC DesignCircuit Board LayoutEmbedded SystemsHardware ValidationHardware Description LanguagesScripting LanguagesSimulation ToolsCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor's degree program. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications

Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and/or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics)

Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers

Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks

Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship

Preferred

Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms)

Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools

Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting

Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling

Experience working in multi-functional teams (e.g., collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers)

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

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

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

Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Performance-based Incentive Pay

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

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