Sr Hardware Design Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

Join the Cisco Low End Enterprise and Small Business switch team in developing the next generation switches for simplified and easy-to-use cloud connected edge Networks customers.

Cisco's LE/SMB switches team provides an outstanding, unique experience for Networks Hardware Engineers by combining the resources offered by a sizable multi-geography Hardware organization.

- Specify technical product documentations and lead reviews.

- Architect system block diagrams with major Networking ASIC suppliers.

- Design Networking Switches, review schematics/layout review, bring-up, troubleshooting, design validation, and build yield bring-up with tier one ODM/JDM partners.

- Work with major component supplier on the next generation high-performance and cost-effective technology.

- Collaborate with world class product management and Software platform team to develop next generation product definition.

- Work closely with cross functional team (ID/ME/Compliance/SCM) in each NPI phases and bring the product to the market.

- Triage, debug, and root cause major customer issues during sustaining stage.

- Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.

- Some previous supervisory or team lead experience also required

- Prior experience working with multi-gigabit Ethernet and Power-over Ethernet (PoE) technology.

- Prior experience with schematics/layout, Hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, system level testing.

- Previous experience with working with Software team on system bring-up and porting, devices configuration (registers level).

- Prior experience working on high volume and cost-sensitive product

- Experience with working with teams on different time-zones.

- Excellent communication and strategic planning skills, while being self-motivated with a focus on execution.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $154,900.00 to $225,300.00 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 benefits.