HW Board Design Technical Leader

Cisco • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Team Lead is responsible for leading the hardware development team through all phases of product design, from concept and architecture to production and support. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership, planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience.
• Prior experience with digital, analog, and power circuit design.
• Prior experience with PCB design tools and review of complex layouts.
• Prior experience with signal integrity, power integrity.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (scope, logic analyzer, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting manufacturing and working with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the hardware engineering team.
• Define hardware architecture and design strategy.
• Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection.
• Review designs for quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability (DFM/DFT).
• Manage schedules, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Work closely with FW, SW, mechanical, QA, and manufacturing teams.
• Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and validation.
• Drive design reviews, risk analysis, and technical decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

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
• paid vacation time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior