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System Hardware Board Design Engineering Lead (PCB) (Onsite)

Cisco 🇺🇸 Milpitas, California, United States of America

Onsite $171,600 - $245,000 Full-time Lead

The Lead Hardware Board Design Engineer will define board-level architecture, power-delivery strategies, and design direction for complex networking products. They will lead hardware initiatives from requirements through manufacturing release while solving complex signal and power integrity challenges.

Responsibilities

  • The Lead Hardware Board Design Engineer will define board-level architecture, power-delivery strategies, and design direction for complex networking products. They will lead hardware initiatives from requirements through manufacturing release while solving complex signal and power integrity challenges.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 7 years of experience, or a Master's with 5 years. Proficiency in high-speed digital design, board-level development, and hands-on experience with lab equipment and design tools like Cadence is required.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Restricted stock units
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid birthday off
  • Year-end holiday shutdown
  • Paid personal wellness days
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid sick time
  • Volunteer time off
  • Annual bonuses

Key Skills

High-speed digital design PCB design Power delivery strategy Signal integrity analysis Power integrity analysis Board-level architecture Cadence design tools Laboratory equipment usage Hardware verification Prototype development Manufacturing release processes Cross‑functional team leadership Requirements gathering System-level troubleshooting Technical documentation Mentoring junior engineers Project planning Agile hardware development Design for manufacturability (DFM) EMI/EMC compliance

About Cisco

Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.

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