Description
Network Hardware Engineering (NHE) at Cisco creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering core Switching, Routing, Wireless, & Industrial products for organizations globally.
As a Network Hardware Engineer, you will design and develop industry-leading products and solutions, focusing on innovation, new technology exploration, execution, quality, cost, and lifecycle support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing industry-leading products and solutions
- Engaging in cross-functional teams for signal integrity, diagnostics, and customer escalation
- Facilitating communication and creative problem-solving to identify root causes of issues
- Collaborating with external vendors to ensure component suitability and performance
- Leveraging effective communication schemes to ensure team and leadership alignment
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering + 7 years of experience
- Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering + 7 years of related experience
- PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering + 1 year of related experience
- Hands-on work experience in PCB Design & development
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in hardware engineering within the Networking Equipment industry
- Understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to production release and product sustaining
- Familiarity with contemporary hardware interfaces, CPU, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, high-speed SerDes, power and signal integrity, low-voltage, high-current power supplies, and distribution
- Familiarity with mechanical and thermal designs, constraints, trade-offs, and how they affect product performance and reliability
- Solid technical knowledge and ability to guide technical failure analysis investigations and design optimization