Cisco
Leader, Hardware Engineering (Onsite)
$151K–$282K
San Jose, California, US · Onsite Only · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 10 years of related experience, in Electrical, manufacturing and design.
- Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering
About the job
Leads a hardware engineering team developing and delivering data center network products, overseeing design quality, production issues, team processes, and product lifecycle outcomes.
What you'll do
- Directs daily team activities and leads hardware projects from requirements through delivery.
- Resolves technical feasibility, design, and production issues while ensuring quality across architecture and design.
- Coordinates cross-functional teams, suppliers, sourcing, and resources to improve product cost, delivery, and quality.
What they ask for
- BS in Electrical Engineering.
- 10 years of related experience in electrical, manufacturing, and design.
- Good understanding of PBA and PCBA manufacturing process and technology.
- Experience working on a switch/router product and experience as a people leader managing teams.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
Pay
$171,600.00 to $245,000.00 USD (base salary); $171,600.00 - $281,800.00 USD (base salary); $151,300.00 - $250,900.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
PBA, PCBA
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