Meet the Team :
We are part of the Hardware Platform Group, with our team specializing in FPGA development. Our work spans both sophisticated data-path and challenging control-path FPGAs. The design process includes crafting the FPGA functional specification document, RTL coding, image generation and validation. We leverage industry-standard tools for FPGA design, incorporating various quality metrics to ensure a robust process. Our ultimate goal is to deliver bug-free RTL for first-pass success on the board. Additionally, we collaborate closely with our remote teams based in US and Italy.
Your Impact :
* Design and development of next generation Telecom & Datacentre products
* Participate in the architecture definition, implementation and verification phases.
* Work closely with ASIC team during initial characterisation and define system level integration based on acquired input.
* Develop and implement process and design improvement guidelines and ensure they are relevant to the latest Design methodology.
* Work with multi-functional teams (hardware, software, diagnostics and signal integrity groups).
* Assist in complex subsystem level lab bring-up, integration, and unit test validation.
* Mentor team and formulate processes that allow team to grow and upskill.
* Have strong documentation and data management skills to ensure lessons learnt and accessible to the wider team
* Hands-on examples of using Ai tools for automation and faster data retrieval
Minimum Qualifications :
*Educational Background: Requires 12+aa years of hands-on experience in design of Telecom & Datacentre products with MTech/BTech in Mechanical Engineering
* Experienced in solid modelling Tools such as Creo and UG-NX
* Hands on experience with Structural Simulation tools like Ansys
* Working examples of mentoring and leading a Technical team, experience as a people manager would be an advantage
* Good knowledge of System Thermal and current cooling methodologies and limitations of each kind.
Preferred Qualifications :
* Knowledge on mechanical reliability tests and Material selection to cater to corrosive environments
* Good English written and verbal communications. Self-motivation, partnership and strong interpersonal skills are needed.
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
- 12+ years of hands-on experience designing telecom and data center products
- MTech or BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with Creo and UG-NX solid modeling tools
- Hands-on experience with Ansys structural simulation tools
- Experience mentoring and leading a technical team
- People management experience
- Knowledge of system thermal and current cooling methodologies and their limitations
- Knowledge of mechanical reliability testing and material selection for corrosive environments
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Self-motivation, partnership, and strong interpersonal 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 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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