Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 06/08/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team: The Enterprise Routing organization designs and develops Cisco's Edge and Access routing products. We architect the next generation of routing technology using both internally developed and commercially available silicon. The team designs, implements, and delivers industry leading routing products. You will be part of the dynamic and passionate team working on innovative projects. Your Impact: This role spans all phases of hardware development, from architecture and design through bring-up, validation, and qualification, combining deep technical expertise with leadership and cross-functional coordination. Primary Responsibilities: Participate and contribute to the system hardware design. Contribute to hardware specification, design, development and test. Drive product from concept to production. Work under department strategy and direction. Independently resolves and develops approach to solutions. Work closely with software, diagnostics, manufacturing, marketing, EDVT and MDVT test teams throughout the development process. Minimum Qualifications: BSEE or MSEE with 6+ years of experience in hardware board design and development. Prior experience of taking a design from concept to production. Prior experience in designing with x86 and/or ARM processors. Prior experience in designing with DDR4/DDR5 memory, PCIe gen1/gen2, SATA, USB. Experience in schematic capture tools like Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL (Concept HDL). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in using circuit simulation tools like HyperLynx, SPICE is a plus. Experience designing Xilinx or Intel/Altera FPGAs or CPLDs using Verilog. Prior experience in high-speed board design/signal integrity and power distribution is critical. Prior experience in designing Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps, 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE) and serial interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, RS232, etc. 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 $135,800.00 to $198,800.00 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 u ... (truncated, view full listing at source)