Hardware Engineer
Cisco · Milpitas, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Milpitas, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python. Compensation is listed at $135,800–$193,400 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Milpitas, CA
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
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Job description
from Cisco careersJob posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Cisco Hardware Engineers develop and work with Next Generation Technology to build Cisco Hardware products keeping in mind the user experience and in accordance with IEEE standards, and industry best practices.
Your Impact
Own design and validation of a server sub-system.
Ensure design meets functional specs.
Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.
Work with and manage JDMs for server product development.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 3 years of related experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 0 years of related experience.
Experience in hardware designs and validation.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in networking.
Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
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