mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 5+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jun 18, 2026

About this role

Cisco is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Zhubei, Taiwan. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Zhubei, Taiwan
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
AI Summary
Design and develop memory circuits (SRAM, TCAM) including schematics, simulations, and prototypes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on circuit validation, testing, and production integration. Ensure compliance with industry standards and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Job description

from Cisco careers

The Memory Circuit Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing memory circuits used in electronic systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to oversee the entire lifecycle of memory circuit projects from conceptualization through prototyping, testing, and production. The engineer ensures designs meet performance, reliability, and safety standards while maintaining detailed documentation of design processes and project progress.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop memory circuits including SRAM, and other memory technologies.
  • Create detailed circuit schematics, and simulations to validate design functionality.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and senior engineering teams to ensure successful product development and integration.
  • Conduct prototype development, testing, and debugging to optimize circuit performance and reliability.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, test results, and project schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and trends in memory circuit design.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Support troubleshooting and resolution of memory-related issues in hardware products.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years’ relevant experience and strong knowledge of semiconductor memory technologies and circuit design principles.
  • TCAM/SRAM/2P/DP architectures and advanced custom circuit implementation on advanced technology nodes
  • Full embedded memory design flow: Architecture, circuit design, physical implementation, compiler automation, characterization, model generation
  • Experience with CAD tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills in Chinese and English

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with low-power memory circuit design.
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and timing analysis.
  • Familiarity with prototype testing equipment and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and yield optimization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Why Cisco? 

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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. 

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