Hardware Engineering Technical Leader
Cisco · San Jose, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a staff-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. Compensation is listed at $168,800–$241,200 per year.
- Role
- Technical Lead
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
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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 Purpose Built Switch and Wireless hardware
Define the micro-architecture for FPGA designs
Experienced with Xilinx, Altera, Microchip and Lattice FPGA design flow and tools
Familiar with FPGA Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
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.
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