Cisco · 1 day ago
Hardware Validation (EDVT) Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $131K/yr
1+ years expCisco is a leader in revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity. The Hardware Validation Engineer will validate hardware platforms for networking products, modify test scripts, and collaborate with teams to ensure quality and reliability in hardware validation processes.
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Responsibilities
Validate hardware platforms for Cisco’s networking products
Modify test scripts and validating products to ensure their quality and reliability
Participate in developing and implementing AI solutions for hardware validation
Participate as part of a project team of engineers in the specification, design, development, and testing of hardware
Define unit and system-level test processes and procedures
Perform complex system-level unit and integration tests; debug and mitigate complex system-level problems
Assist with root cause analysis of field issues and support customer concerns
Collaborate with software engineers to develop an AI model for analyzing test results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in computer engineering or computer science with 2+ years of hardware validation experience, or Master's degree in computer engineering or computer science with 1+ years of experience
Experience with test and measurement equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and network traffic generators
Experience with hardware blocks and subsystems, including CPU/microcontrollers, data paths, control paths, and clocking
Preferred
Experience in AI development tools or frameworks
Understanding of signal and power integrity principles
Ability to broadly apply networking principles, theories, and field concepts to product testing
Ability to draw parallels between hardware architecture, networking product architecture, and OSI networking fundamentals
Understanding of L2/L3 routing and switching, LAN/WAN topologies, and Cisco router and switch configurations using IPv4/IPv6/MPLS/VRF
Experience with instrument control and automation, with Python or Visual Studio code scripting skills
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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
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
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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