Cisco

Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) - United States SCO/S&L ETR

San Jose, California, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$94k-$120kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/20/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

You will change the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing.
ASIC Design and Verification
System/Board Design
Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact.
From our processes to manufacturing, you'll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services.
Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions.
You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications.

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor's degree program.
Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks.

Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms).
Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools.
Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting.
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling.
Experience working in multi-functional teams (e.g., collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers).
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $94,200.00 to $119,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefi

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship

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