Hardware Engineer PhD (Intern) - United States

Cisco • San Jose, CA

2d • 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

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program.
• Qualifying education should be in Hardware Engineering or a related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
• 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
• paid holidays
• floating holiday
• paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• paid days off for personal wellness
• flexible vacation time off program
• sick time off
• paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses
• performance-based incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree