senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted May 5, 2026
$134,300 – $195,400
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with SQL, Machine Learning, Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $134,300–$195,400 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
May 5, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As Hardware Test & Packaging Engineer, you will help develop and support Cisco’s next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. As a member of the platform team (engineering), you’ll be responsible for improving and supporting high-volume, automated optical assembly and test processes.

Your Impact

Design, Develop and Support

  • Work as part of platform team that develops tools and components for high-volume manufacturing to support, debug and improve tools and processes

  • Analyze data from Cisco’s automated packaging tools/processes to shape new projects targeting improvements in Cisco-designed high-volume manufacturing platforms

  • Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction, and identify improvements required to maximize systems throughput and quality.

  • Design, build, and test prototypes of complex electromechanical assemblies to be used in automated manufacturing tools.

Diagnostics Development & Lifecycle Management

  • Follow new tools, processes and components from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies.

  • Devise and perform complex tests needed during FA as part of development and continuous improvement.

  • Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution

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