Hardware Engineer | Hardware Design | Routers

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, California, Milpitas
May 14, 2025
The application window has been extended and expected to close on 06/13/2025. The job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team We are the team that is designing a new class of cutting-edge routers supporting the Internet for the future: Cisco 8000 Series routers. These are cloud-enhanced systems powered by groundbreaking Cisco Silicon One ASICs. These systems deliver the routing performance and functionality that scale to meet the needs of critical infrastructure. Your Impact You will be designing the hardware for the 8000 series routers to deliver the best quality, best power efficiency using cutting edge series technology at the highest bit rates possible. Your responsibilities will cover from hardware definition to design, from qualification to product release. You will work with a team of experts on hardware design and will work closely with other teams and vendors during the development of the product, solving challenging problems along the way. Write hardware specs, develop test plans Use Cadence/Allegro to capture schematics Bring up hardware with ASIC teams Debug issues the lab using analyzers, scopes Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering 5+ years' of relevant experience of system level development; preferably in the server/computer/network industry Write hardware specs, develop test plans Use Cadence/Allegro to capture schematics Bring up hardware with ASIC teams Debug issues the lab using analyzers, scopes Job will require design and lab work Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical / Electronic or Computer Engineering 3+ years' of relevant experience in system level development, preferably in the server/computer/network industry Experience in 100G+ Ethernet, high speed series (56G+) interfaces, high speed design and signal integrity Experience in X86 architecture, and a very good understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C Hands on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools including Cadence Concept and Allegro Experience with lab bring up and design validation of products Ability to interface with other disciplines, including software, mechanical and signal integrity Excellent verbal and written communications skills Demonstrated experience with shipping products Why Cisco? 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. Simply put - we power the future. 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 the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen. Because our solutions ae everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!