Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months).
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Hardware Engineering, Engineering or a related field.
Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
Experience creating test scripts in Python.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCIe adapters (GPUs, DPUs, NICs) and switches.
Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
Experience with shipping products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and validation of a server sub-system.
Ensure design meets functional specs.
Work independently on assigned tasks.
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.

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
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
flexible vacation time off program (for exempt employees)
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
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)