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Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

San Jose, California, USFull-time$172k2026-08-25 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead hardware engineering strategy, design, and architecture for next-generation Cisco hardware products, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and high product quality.

Role type

Senior IC Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Builds

Next-generation Cisco hardware products (System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation, Signal Integrity, Power Design)

Domain

Networking hardware / Telecommunications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Hardware architecture, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, Power Design, Cross-functional leadership, Technical mentoring, Quality standards enforcement, Issue resolution strategy

Preferred skills

None explicitly stated

Technologies

IEEE standards, Cisco ecosystem tools

Responsibilities

Lead and execute projects spanning multiple teams; Drive hardware engineering strategy; Lead innovation, design, and architecture of new hardware products; Optimize product design by leading cross-functional teams; Oversee development of testing and issue resolution approaches; Provide technical knowledge to support production and configuration; Mentor peers and facilitate knowledge sharing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership