Meet the Team
We are part of Cisco’s Common Hardware Group, specializing in hardware system development for Service Provider routers. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality, power-efficient hardware using advanced SERDES technology at industry-leading bit rates. We manage the entire hardware lifecycle—from definition and design to qualification, release, and sustaining—collaborating with internal teams and vendors to address complex challenges.
Your Impact
- Capture schematics using Cadence/Allegro
- Collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, and Software teams for hardware bring-up
- Support for product qualification
- Debug issues in the lab and analyse system logs
- Support cross-functional teams for product sustaining
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors/master’s in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 8-12 years’ experience in system level development preferably in the server/computer/network industry
- Experience in Ethernet, high speed SERDES (>25G) interfaces, high speed design and signal integrity
- Experience in X86 architecture, and a very good understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
- Experience in designing with DDR5 and SSD memory devices
- Hands on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools including Cadence Concept and Allegro
- Experience with hardware bring up and design validation of products
- Prior experience with shipping products in troubleshooting field issues and Failure Analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge on the signal integrity and system thermal design
- Basic scripting skill for test automation
- Good English written and verbal communications.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fuelled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Why Cisco?At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 8–12 years of system-level development experience, preferably in the server, computer, or network industry
- Experience with Ethernet and high-speed SERDES interfaces above 25G
- Experience with high-speed design and signal integrity
- Experience with X86 architecture
- Strong understanding of PCIe, MDIO, SPI, and I2C control interfaces
- Experience designing with DDR5 and SSD memory devices
- Hands-on board design experience
- Familiarity with Cadence Concept and Allegro
- Experience with hardware bring-up and product design validation
- Prior experience shipping products and troubleshooting field issues
- Experience with failure analysis
- Knowledge of signal integrity and system thermal design
- Basic scripting skills for test automation
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
