Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) - United States

Your Impact

• Assist with the design and validation of a server sub‑system.
• Ensure design meets functional specifications.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and teams.
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 in hardware validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCIe adapters (GPUs, DPUs, NICs) and switches.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
• Experience with shipping products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. For 40 years we’ve created solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds, delivering unparalleled security, visibility, and insights. Our global network of doers and experts enables limitless opportunities to grow, build, and make a worldwide impact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Eligibility for Cisco restricted stock unit grants.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday (non‑exempt).
• Paid day off for employee’s birthday and year‑end holiday shutdown.
• 4 paid wellness days per year.
• Non‑exempt: 16 days of paid vacation (accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period).
• Exempt: Flexible vacation time off program (no defined limit).
• 80 hours of sick time on hire and each January 1, with carry‑forward.
• Optional 10 paid volunteer days per year.
• Eligibility for annual bonuses (non‑sales roles).

Pay

• New York City Metro Area: $95,800 – $139,700
• Non‑Metro New York State & Washington State: $85,400 – $124,100