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Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) - United States

San Jose, California, US💼 Full-time💰 $85,400–$85,400🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and validation of server sub-systems for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.

Role type

Hardware Engineer I

Builds

Server sub-systems for AI-era networking hardware

Domain

Networking hardware / Silicon / Optics

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

hardware validation, lab equipment usage (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers), Python scripting, cross-functional collaboration, functional specification creation, technical documentation

Preferred skills

PCIe adapter experience (GPUs, DPUs, NICs), switch design, design tools (Cadence Concept, Allegro), product shipping experience

Responsibilities

Assist with design and validation of a server sub-system, ensure design meets functional specs, work independently on assigned tasks, participate in cross-functional meetings, create functional specifications and technical documentation

Seniority

Entry-level, IC

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