Compute Hardware Technical Leader (Hybrid)

CiscoSan Jose, CA
$171,600 - $245,000Hybrid

About The Position

In this highly visible role as Compute Hardware Technical Leader, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team working on innovative projects. You are a creative and skilled technical professional who excels at solving complex problems. As a passionate innovator and self-starter, you turn strategic visions into reality. With strong communication and analytical abilities, you collaborate effectively by listening, finding common ground, and working as a team to find the best product solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 8+ years of system level development experience, or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of system level development experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 2+ years of system level development experience.
  • Experience in hardware designs with x86 or ARM CPUs
  • Experience with high-speed design signal integrity issues, power distribution techniques

Nice To Haves

  • 10+ years of experience in system level development in the server/computer/network/storage industry
  • Ability to interface with other disciplines, including software, mechanical and signal integrity
  • Skilled in articulating ideas and technical concepts to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience with High Speed Network Interfaces (10G/25G/100G/400G)
  • Experience with PCIe Gen5/Gen6 adaptors and switches
  • Experience designing systems with DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs
  • Hands on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools such as Cadence Concept, and Allegro
  • Experience with shipping products
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Ability to travel 5%-10% of the year

Responsibilities

  • Lead system design on computing system products
  • Drive computing products from concept to production
  • Address challenging technical problems and issues
  • Interact with Cross-functional teams for technical discussions
  • Act as technical liaison for key suppliers for the product and technical perspectives
  • Work with and manage JDMs for server products development

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • paid parental leave
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • Cisco restricted stock units
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 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
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
  • flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
  • 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
  • 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 (non-sales roles)
  • performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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