Cisco · 13 hours ago
Hardware Engineering Technical Leader
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. The Hardware Engineering Technical Leader will contribute to the design and bring-up of high-speed boards, focusing on complex board development and innovative solutions.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and bring-up of high-speed, multilayer boards, applying your expertise in schematic and PCB design as well as hardware description languages
Support the development of cutting-edge technology solutions
Proactive communication and teamwork will be essential to our success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related experience, or master's degree plus 6 years of related experience, or PhD plus 3 years of related experience
Experience with complex high-speed board design and board bring-up
Experience in leading teams of both internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve performance and quality issues within large complex programs
Experience in mechanical design principles, including tolerance analysis, fabrication methods, materials, validation testing, and familiarity with SI principles
Preferred
Experience with common hardware technologies including power, clock, memory, CPU, FPGA, and a variety of interfaces
Experience with schematic, PCB, and Verilog HDL/VHDL design
Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Tcl (Tool Command Language)
Experience with Ethernet protocol and switching is a plus
Track record of effective collaboration with senior-level stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities and achieve strategic objectives
Strong self-motivation, teamwork, and communication skills
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, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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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