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Hardware Engineer III (Full-Time) - United States
San Jose, California, US · Mid · Full-time
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The bottom of this range ($138,100) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $152,173. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $180,294 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Hardware Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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Green-card follow-through: 93%
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About the role
- Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities.
- This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future.
- When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the 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.
Requirements
- Experience creating test scripts in Python.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 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:
- U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Compensation
- The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.
Company info
- We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow.
- At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
- These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
This listing is sourced directly from Cisco's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.