Cisco
Hardware Engineer II (Full Time) - United States
$108K–$186K
San Jose, California, US +3 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, US
Austin, Texas, US
RTP, North Carolina, US
Carlsbad, California, US - Experience
- Master's degree with 0 years of work experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience; degree and experience completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months.
- Education
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Hardware Engineer, Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Assists with the design and validation of server subsystems, ensuring they meet functional specifications and supporting on-time product delivery.
What you'll do
- Assist with server subsystem design and validation, ensuring designs meet functional specifications.
- Complete assigned tasks independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products on time.
- Help create functional specifications and technical documentation; participate in cross-functional meetings.
What they ask for
- Meet one education and experience path: a relevant Master's degree with 0 years of work experience, or a relevant Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience; education and experience must be in Hardware Engineer, 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 with shipping products; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Pay
$112,200.00 - $186,500.00 USD (base salary); $108,400.00 - $164,500.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Python, PCIe, Cadence Concept, Allegro
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