PCB Design Hardware Engineer - Optical Group (Onsite)
Cisco · Carlsbad, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Testing. Compensation is listed at $122,000–$172,100 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- Department
- Product and Engineering
- Posted
- May 7, 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.
This position requires that you commute to the Carlsbad, CA office 5 days per week.
MEET THE TEAM
The system hardware team in Cisco Client Optical Group is seeking a Hardware Engineer for the design and analysis of high-speed PCB/substrate. As a member of the hardware design team, you will help develop the next generations of Cisco optical module products, participating in the definition and design of current and next-generation IC packages, PCBs and PCBAs. You will be working in a team of electrical and mechanical engineers, collaborating closely with system architects, ASIC engineers, package engineers, layout engineer and other SI/PI engineers in the creation of next-generation optical modules.
YOUR IMPACT
Define hardware architecture and board-level design strategy with test, qualification, SI, and PI requirements in mind.
Work on schematic design, PCB layout, power simulation and component selection.
Work with layout engineer on PCB placement and routing for best SI and PI performance.
Decide appropriate PCB material, stack-up, and work with vendors to address any DFM (Design for Manufacturability) issues.
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