Cisco · 5 hours ago
Hardware Engineer II (Full Time) - United States
Triangle, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $184K/yr
2+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that designs hardware to support the internet's infrastructure. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer II to contribute to product development, from circuit design to large system design, impacting billions globally.
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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 your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to resolve infrastructural needs and product specifications
Qualification
Required
Completion within 12 months, of a Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience or Master's degree program + 0 years of relevant experience. 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
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, 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
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.
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Funding
Current Stage
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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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