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# Hardware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $138,100.0 - $196,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), LTspice, PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, AI Infrastructure, CPLD, Pcb Layout, Physical Design, Cisco, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3467045358&tx=VT7065TTD&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 or computer engineering + 5 years of related experience OR Master's degree in electrical or computer Engineering + 3 years of related experience
 * Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout oversight for high-complexity systems.
 * Experience with hardware debugging using high-speed such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, or logic analyzers.
 * Experience with tools such as Concept, Allegro, LTspice, or similar industry-standard hardware design suites.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Automation skills using python or perl is highly preferred
 * Experience writing hardware functional specifications
 * Experience with control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
 * Experience designing systems with DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs and storage products
 * Experience with tackling signal integrity issues and board mounted power design and distribution techniques
 * Experience working with programmable devices such as FPGAs, CPLD
 * Prior experience with shipping products

## Description

* As a Hardware Engineer, you will develop high-performance board designs for Cisco's next-generation networking hardware. These products range from high-density access switches to massive-scale service provider routers and AI infrastructure.
 * This individual will contribute to the hardware development team and be responsible for the full lifecycle of board design, complex debugging, and schematic and layout verification processes.
 * Participate in the design and sustenance of complex, high-speed multi-layer PCBs, incorporating high-speed serial links and advanced power delivery networks.
 * Perform root-cause analysis on complex hardware failures, including signal integrity issues, power rail instabilities, and component-level degradation.
 * Develop and execute test plans for upcoming designs and document procedures, plans, and specifications used by the engineering team.
 * Perform and lead design reviews of schematics, BOMs, layout, and routing using internal automation tools.
 * Perform and review failure analysis (FA), root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action reports (CAR) to improve long-term product reliability.