Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 07/15/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world. Your Impact Hardware technical lead is a key member of the Cisco Catalyst Wireless and Purpose built switch hardware team. Define and design the next generation Wireless and Purpose Built Switch hardware Responsible for system and board level specification, schematic capture, FPGA design, ASIC/System level bring up and troubleshooting. The individual is expected to bring up the system to work with multiple groups including ASIC, DFT, Signal Integrity, software, Diagnostics and Manufacturing team to resolve any design issues. Debug and troubleshoot in labs using scopes and analyzers Act as technical liaison with major component Suppliers for the product Work with and manage Joint Design partners for the product development from concept to production Self-motivation, teamwork and strong communication skills are essential. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Telecommunications and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Telecommunications and 6 years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering 3 years in system level development. Prior experience with common HW technology including power, clock, memory, CPU, and variety of system interfaces. Experience with schematics/layout, Hardware bring-up, trouble-shooting, system level testing. Experience with working with Software team on system bring-up and porting, devices configuration. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with complex system designs on wireless, antenna, power over Ethernet and system on chip integration Experience with complex high-speed board design and board bring-up Knowledge on the Ethernet and wireless protocol is a plus Experience with lab bring up and design validation of products Experience with Power of Ethernet (PoE) Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and Power Device (PD) Experience with access switch Ethernet interfaces: gigabit, multigigabit, 10 gigabit. Experience with high speed Ethernet interfaces: 25G, 100G, 400G, 800G. 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. 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 that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this posit ... (truncated, view full listing at source)