Description
Cisco is seeking a Hardware Technical Leader to drive technical excellence and end-to-end product realization for next-generation data center networking products.
As a Hardware Technical Leader, you will be the technical authority and trusted advisor for the Product Operations team. You will proactively identify and participate in resolving sophisticated problems that impact the direction of the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a technical driver within the data center networking product operations team
- Owning the effort in engineering problem-solving and driving design-for-excellence (DFX) initiatives
- Collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure successful new product launches and providing guidance in resolving sophisticated sustainment issues
- Leading new manufacturing process enablement efforts for new technology at factories and defining implementation guidelines for complex hardware builds with manufacturing partners
- Resolving highly sophisticated issues in product development, production phases, and throughout the product life cycle
The ideal candidate will have:
- BSEE or equivalent and 12 years of related experience, or MSEE or equivalent and 8 years of experience in high-speed, digital systems design
- Expertise in understanding DfX methodology and related parallel frameworks
- Experience with NPI, the product development lifecycle, and related operations
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience in networking product development
- Experience working with electronic systems manufacturers
- Ability to lead or guide multi-functional teams within Cisco
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide high-level crisis management
Cisco offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, and paid time off.
The starting salary range for this position is $194,600.00 to $285,700.00, although individual pay may vary based on location, market conditions, and other factors.