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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $135,800.0 - $193,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Fpga Hardware, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3307862616&tx=ZT2726THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 3 years of related experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 0 years of related experience in system level development, preferably in the Server/Compute or Networking industry.
 * Experience in hardware designs and validation.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Hands on board design knowledge, including design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
 * Experience with multiple SoC and CPU architectures.
 * Experience in FPGA development and verification processes.
 * Knowledge and deep understanding of high-speed interfaces
 * Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
 * Experience with shipping complex networking products.
 * Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners.

## Description

* Own design and validation of a complex hardware system
 * Develop technology roadmap and drive innovation
 * Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
 * Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
 * Participate in creating functional specifications and technical requirement documentation.


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