Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Leads hardware engineering strategy, architecture, design, validation, testing, and production support for Cisco hardware products. Drives medium-to-large cross-functional projects, develops verification and issue-resolution approaches, optimizes product quality and performance, ensures compliance with industry standards, and mentors engineering teams. Collaborates with system designers, diagnostics engineers, customer escalation teams, and external vendors to deliver next-generation hardware solutions.
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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. What You’ll Do: • 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). Minimum qualification: Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
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 degree and 8 years of related experience
  • Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience
  • PhD and 3 years of related experience

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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