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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
- Contribute to architecture definition and system feasibility studies
- Develop hardware specifications and test plans
- Capture schematics using Cadence/Allegro
- Collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, and Software teams for hardware bring-up
- Support for product qualification and review of test report
- 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
- 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
- Ability to collaborate with other subject areas, including FPGA, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity and Manufacturing
- Prior experience with shipping products in troubleshooting field issues and Failure Analysis
- Familiarity with industry standards for Telecom and electronic equipment (EMC, Safety, Environmental, Telecom)
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge on the signal integrity and system thermal design
- Basic scripting skill for test automation
- Good English written and verbal communications.
- Self-motivation, partnership and strong interpersonal skills are needed.
- Mentoring junior team members
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 12+ years of system-level development experience, preferably in server, computer, or network industries
- Experience with Ethernet and high-speed SERDES interfaces above 25G
- Experience with high-speed design and signal integrity
- Experience with X86 architecture
- Understanding of PCIe, MDIO, SPI, and I2C control interfaces
- Experience designing with DDR5 and SSD memory devices
- Hands-on board design experience and familiarity with Cadence Concept and Allegro
- Experience with hardware bring-up and product design validation
- Ability to collaborate with FPGA, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, and manufacturing teams
- Experience shipping products and troubleshooting field issues
- Experience with failure analysis
- Familiarity with EMC, safety, environmental, and telecom industry standards
- Knowledge of signal integrity and system thermal design
- Basic scripting skills for test automation
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivation, partnership, and strong interpersonal skills
- Experience mentoring junior team members
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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