Cisco
Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) - United States
$85K–$140K
San Jose, California, US +3 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, US
Austin, Texas, US
RTP, North Carolina, US
Carlsbad, California, US - Education
- Bachelor's degree in Hardware Engineering, Engineering, or a related field; completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months.
About the job
Assists with the design and validation of a server subsystem and helps ensure it meets functional specifications.
What you'll do
- Assist with server subsystem design and validation, ensuring it meets functional specifications.
- Create or contribute to functional specifications and technical documentation.
- Work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products on time.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months, in Hardware Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience validating hardware using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
- Experience creating test scripts in Python.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Experience with PCIe adapters (GPUs, DPUs, NICs) and switches; familiarity with Cadence Concept and Allegro.
- Experience shipping products; strong verbal and written communication skills.
Pay
$95,800.00 - $139,700.00 USD (base salary); $85,400.00 - $124,100.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Python, PCIe, Cadence Concept, Allegro
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