Enables the engineering team to improve and optimize the engineering processes and infrastructure to deliver a great experience to the engineering organization for building products. Directs the activities of a hardware development function, including research and technical design for electronic parts, circuitry, and mechanical systems. What You’ll Do: • Leads team(s) of hardware engineers (typically team of teams) • Identifies and participates or leads problem solving for multiple products • May contribute to technology and product roadmap • Creates and maintains relevant hardware architecture and prototyping standards • Provides feedback and insight into standards and practices while identifying areas for improvement in the architecture and design process • Leverages breadth and depth of knowledge to make recommendations to products and mandate process improvements, with a focus on operational efficiency • Leads large and/or complex projects from requirements to execution to completion • Manages product, solution and/or system level trade-offs and design decisions; updates team(s) priorities as appropriate • Leads discussions with customers to explain solutions, gather feedback, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure feedback is reflected in design decisions and deployment • Seeks alternate sourcing options • Provides input on key business and organization health indicators to enable decision making • Develops action plans for optimal resource utilization and management of financial/material resource usage, including supporting Cisco net zero standards • Advises on business performance impacts of key variables for assigned products Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience Also requires 4+ years of supervisory 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.
§In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage one of the hardware engineering teams in Bangalore. We are looking for candidates who strive in a fast paced environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, open communications, empowerment, innovation, teamwork and customer success are the foundations of the team. Delivering the good quality product in achievable short time-frame is key to the success. Thus, you set your own limits for learning and achievements. We are looking for a motivated Hardware Engineering Manager to contribute to the development of our next generation routers
§Job Requirements
§Ability to lead and inspire a team of talented senior and junior hardware engineers
§Having deep knowledge of product development life cycle of complex hardware systems.
§Hands-on experience in hardware system designs for switches, high performance/high bandwidth routers. Depth knowledge in digital /analog circuit-based hardware designs,, Multi-core/Network processor based designs, PCIe, Memory Technologies, PCB Layout design, High-Speed SERDES technologies (112G). Understanding of system solutions involving Mechanical/Thermal consideration, Signal Integrity, EMI/EMC, Safety consideration and compliance tests.
§Requires excellent problem solving, analytical skills and an ability to work well in a cross-functional team. Ability to develop and monitor project schedules and timelines to identify and meet critical milestones. Ability to jump-start projects through hands-on design while building a team
§Experience in dealing with customers and partners on technical and non-technical issues
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 15 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of related experience, or PhD with 8 years of related experience
- At least 4 years of supervisory experience
- Experience leading hardware engineering teams
- Deep knowledge of the product development lifecycle for complex hardware systems
- Hands-on hardware system design experience for switches and high-performance or high-bandwidth routers
- Knowledge of digital and analog circuit design
- Experience with multi-core or network processor-based designs
- Experience with PCIe and memory technologies
- Experience with PCB layout design and high-speed 112G SERDES technologies
- Understanding of mechanical and thermal considerations, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, safety considerations, and compliance testing
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Ability to develop and monitor project schedules, timelines, and critical milestones
- Experience engaging customers and partners on technical and non-technical issues
- Ability to lead and inspire senior and junior hardware engineers
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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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