Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Cisco Hardware Engineers develop and work with Next Generation Technology to build Cisco Hardware products keeping in mind the user experience and in accordance with IEEE standards, and industry best practices. Hardware Engineers serve a range of roles at Cisco from IP Creators and architects creating industry standards, to Solution Integrators driving cross-functional teams to go from concept to production, as well as providing expertise in Solution Verification and ensuring that our products meet Cisco and Industry quality standards. They drive innovation across the large CISCO portfolio, including but not limited to System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity and Power Design. They work cross functionally with system designers, diagnostics engineers, customer escalation engineers, & external vendors to ensure robust test methodology & timely issue mitigation resulting in high product quality and enable next generation solutions. They drive innovation across Cisco's hardware portfolio and enables next generation solutions through IP development, research, and challenging the status quo within the industry (finding ways to optimize cost, performance, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications

Responsibilities

May lead and execute projects that span multiple teams.
Drives innovation on medium-to-large features from technical design through completion and mentors others.
Drives the Hardware Engineering strategy within the group and Cisco, and ensures cross functional collaboration on projects.
Leads the innovation, design and architecture of new hardware products, services and solutions.
Optimizes product design by bringing together cross functional teams, by leading and mentoring others and improving the technical design of solutions.
Applies knowledge of the industry, end-user experience, and the context of hardware within Cisco's ecosystem of products.
Re-enforces guidelines/standards within and outside of ownership.
Oversees development of testing and issue resolution approach, and coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to address issues.
Develops approach to verifying products against Cisco and industry quality standards.
Provides technical knowledge to engineering teams where needed to support production, installation and configuration of complex hardware products.
Mentors peers or others on the team.
Facilitates/encourages knowledge sharing in the team (e.g., brownbags, demos, design sessions).

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
plus 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 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
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
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses
performance-based incentive pay