Hardware Engineer, System Board Design (PCB)

About the Role

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) at Cisco creates innovative hardware platforms for AI era products, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products globally. The team drives innovation from design to production, enabling them to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. This role requires commuting to the Milpitas, CA office 5 days per week.

Your Impact

• Own design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Ensure design meets functional specifications.
• 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 documentation.
• Work with and manage JDMs for server product development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 2+ years of related experience, OR
• PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 0+ years of related experience.
• Experience with high-speed hardware board designs and validation.
• Experience with taking board designs from concept through production, including schematics generation, layouts, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Hands-on board design knowledge, including design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with networking products design.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.