junior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Jul 9, 2026

About this role

Cisco is hiring a junior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Caesarea, Israel (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Machine Learning, Networking, System Design. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Caesarea, Israel
Work mode
Hybrid
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
AI Summary
Join Cisco Silicon One's Physical Design team to work on chip architecture, design, and verification for next-generation network devices. Design and validate high-speed ASICs (50+ Tbps) using latest silicon technologies. Requires B.Sc or M.Sc in Electrical or Computer Engineering with GPA above 87.

Job description

from Cisco careers

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Location: Tel-Aviv or Caesarea, Israel, Hybrid

Start date: As soon as possible

Applications accepted until further notice

Who We Are

You'll be joining Cisco Silicon One Israeli team which is the core center of Cisco’s SW and ASIC design. You'll be part of the group driving our groundbreaking next-generation network devices - Cisco Silicon One. Our unique team works in a startup atmosphere inside a stable and leading corporate and develops the full software stack enabling the Silicon One ASICs. Join a team of dedicated engineers with a proven track-record at delivering breakthrough products. Our R&D center is outstanding - hosting all silicon HW and SW development teams inside one site. We are transforming the industry and building a new AI/ML Networks, as well as providing a unified, programmable silicon architecture that is the foundation of all Cisco's future routing products. Our devices are crafted to be universally adaptable across service providers and web-scale markets, designed for fixed and modular platforms. Our devices deliver high speed (50+ Terabits per second) without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale or feature flexibility. 
 

Cisco Silicon One is a revolutionary, ground-breaking technology for our customers and end users for decades to come! The Internet now has a new faster, better, safer engine! You have a unique opportunity to join the core center of Cisco silicon SW development and work with us to design and deliver breakthrough technologies

What You'll Do

You'll be joining our Physical Design team at Cisco Silicon One, which is at the center of the silicon development at Cisco. Our engineers deal with all chip design aspects: definition, architecture, micro-architecture, design, verification, signoff and validation.

We use the latest silicon technologies and processes to build the largest scale and most complex devices at the edge of feasibility.

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.Sc or M.Sc Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering graduate from leading Israeli Universities.

  • GPA above 87 (Please attach your grade sheet when applying to expedite the recruitment process).

  • You are an ambitious and motivated individual, who enjoys big challenges and can quickly ramp on multiple domains.

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. 

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. 

More roles at Cisco

Leader, Sales (Splunk)
Chicago, IL · mid
DevOps SaaS Splunk
Networking Solutions Engineer, Global Ecosystem Partners
Denver, CO · mid
Networking API Development
Account Executive - Portfolio, GES - Chicago
Chicago, IL · mid
Networking
Lead Product Manager, AI - ThousandEyes
Austin, TX · senior
AI Agents Observability Machine Learning
Leader, Solutions Engineer - US Commercial - Chicago
Chicago, IL · mid
All Cisco jobs →
All software engineering jobs software engineering in Caesarea, Israel Jobs in Caesarea, Israel software engineering salaries software engineering career path
All Cisco Jobs Browse software engineering roles junior positions