Cisco · 1 week ago
Hardware Engineer PhD (Co-op)- United States
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$44K/yr - $185K/yrCisco is a leading company in the technology sector, known for its innovative solutions that connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer PhD (Co-op) to contribute to hardware design and development, impacting product development from circuit design to large system design.
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Responsibilities
Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to large volume manufacturing
Creative Hardware Engineering Positions Available In:
ASIC Design and Verification
System/Board Design
Circuit Board Layout
Hardware Automation, Validation and Test
Signal Integrity
Power Design
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Science, Material Engineering, Applied Physics, Math, Physics or related major
Proficient experience in hardware engineering areas such as ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, and Power Design
Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles, including experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software
Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
Preferred
Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward both short- and long-term goals
Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.)
Exposure to scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for test automation or data analysis
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
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
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