HW board design Team Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 04/03/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the team: The Hardware Team Lead is responsible for leading the hardware development team through all phases of product design, from concept and architecture to production and support. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership, planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the hardware engineering team Define hardware architecture and design strategy Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection Review designs for quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability (DFM/DFT) Manage schedules, task prioritization, and resource allocation Work closely with FW, SW, mechanical, QA, and manufacturing teams Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and validation Drive design reviews, risk analysis, and technical decision-making Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in hardware design and development. Prior experience with digital, analog, and power circuit design Prior experience with PCB design tools and review of complex layouts Prior experience with signal integrity, power integrity Hands-on experience with lab equipment (scope, logic analyzer, etc.) Preferred Experience: Prior experience supporting manufacturing and working with suppliers 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 $165,000.00 to $241,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours pe ... (truncated, view full listing at source)