Hardware Engineer (hybrid) - 2010267

Cisco•San Jose, CA

12d•$135,800 - $193,400•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced System Level Test (SLT) Engineer to lead the design, automation, and validation of robust SLT solutions for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) of complex, high-power, high-speed System-on-Chips (SOCs). You will play a critical role in developing and integrating automated test flows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless production test enablement and quality improvement across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in system-level test development, automation, and validation for high-volume SOC manufacturing.
Strong background in scripting (Python, Perl, etc.) and developing automated test frameworks.
Hands-on experience with test hardware integration (PCB, sockets, temperature control, etc.).
Familiarity with production test flows, NPI, HVM, RMA processes, and yield analysis.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with OSATs and managing handler enablement and hardware bring-up.
Knowledge of silicon qualification and reliability methodologies (HTOL, Burn-in).
Expertise in power/performance optimization and DPPM reduction in production environments.
Candidates should have a strong background in both test automation and hardware integration for SOC products.
Experience with high-power, high-speed environments and complex SOC architectures is essential.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and drive initiatives independently.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, automation, and validation of System Level Tests (SLT) tailored for HVM for cutting-edge, high-power, high-speed SOCs.
Develop and integrate comprehensive test flows, scripts, and automation to maximize SLT coverage and enable seamless communication between test controllers and peripherals.
Partner with system architecture, chip design, and validation teams to define production-ready SLT and HVM test solutions.
Drive custom SLT development to optimize system performance, power efficiency, and test coverage for new and existing products.
Oversee handler selection, enablement, and hardware integration—including PCB design, socket selection, and temperature control systems for efficient test environments.
Enhance manufacturing test quality by improving test correlation, yield, and reliability across New Product Introduction (NPI), HVM, and Return Material Authorization (RMA) processes.
Collaborate closely with OSATs (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) on production enablement, sustaining operations, yield analysis, and DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million) reduction initiatives.
Support silicon qualification and reliability testing (HTOL, Burn-in) at the system level to ensure robust and reliable product performance.
Develop automated scripts to optimize test communication between controllers and peripherals.
Lead SLT hardware integration projects, from PCB design to temperature control systems.
Analyze yield data and implement improvements for higher reliability across NPI and HVM.

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)