Product Operations is part of Supply Chain Operations (SCO), driving New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management from launch through End of Life (EOL). The team partners with Design Engineering early in development to ensure manufacturability, testability, and smooth transitions into production. We’re collaborative, highly technical, and focused on solving complex problems that connect design and manufacturing at scale.
Your ImpactCollaborate with Product Design & Engineering teams to apply Cisco’s Product Design & Test Methodology.
Engage early in design to improve DFM/DFT requirements and provide timely feedback.
Develop manufacturing test strategies based on hardware, system, and diagnostics specifications.
Act as the technical POC for Contract Manufacturers, providing debug support and resolving product queries.
Deliver scalable, efficient test automation code aligned with Cisco guidelines.
Provide cross-BU and cross-product family support.
Bachelor’s/Graduate degree in Electronics or Computer Science Engineering.
5 + years of experience in hardware product design, validation, and test automation, with strong C/C++/Python programming skills.
Understanding of product design cycles, hardware development, and debug processes.
Familiarity with product testing standards, software development lifecycle, and unit testing.
Experience in NPI and manufacturing processes.
Strong programming skills in Java/Python (Python preferred for Apollo platform).
Basic networking knowledge (IP/MAC address, netmask, etc.).
Knowledge of hardware architecture/components (CPU, ASIC, firmware vs OS).
Debug/troubleshooting expertise and manufacturing test operations experience.
Familiarity with Linux (AP2/diag shell) and version control tools (GitHub/Bitbucket).
Strong communication and project management skills.
Technology preference: Telecom/Networking products, hardware protocols such as PCIe, I2C, SPC, xMII, SerDes, RS232, DDR2/3/4, ARM processors.
Proficient in English and local language, with strong collaboration and independent working skills; proactive and eager to learn new technologies. Flexible to work remotely, co-located with Contract Manufacturers, and across global time zones.
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/Graduate degree in Electronics or Computer Science Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware product design, validation, and test automation.
- Strong C/C++/Python programming skills.
- Understanding of product design cycles, hardware development, and debug processes.
- Familiarity with product testing standards, software development lifecycle, and unit testing.
- Experience in NPI and manufacturing processes.
- Strong programming skills in Java/Python (Python preferred for Apollo platform).
- Basic networking knowledge (IP/MAC address, netmask, etc.).
- Knowledge of hardware architecture/components (CPU, ASIC, firmware vs OS).
- Debug/troubleshooting expertise and manufacturing test operations experience.
- Familiarity with Linux (AP2/diag shell) and version control tools (GitHub/Bitbucket).
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Experience with telecom/networking hardware protocols: PCIe, I2C, SPC, xMII, SerDes, RS232, DDR2/3/4, ARM processors.
- Proficient in English and local language; collaborative, independent, proactive, eager to learn.
- Flexible to work remotely, co-located with Contract Manufacturers, and across global time zones.
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.
