Principal Hardware Engineer

We need to output only HTML fragment with sections for headings where content exists. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate: application window closing date? That's metadata; we can fold minor metadata into short

or drop it. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." So we can include the application window closing date in a short

. Also "Meet the Team" is a heading? It's a section heading; we can treat as

Meet the Team

. Then content paragraphs. We need sections: About the role? Not explicit but we have description of role under "Your Impact". Could treat as About the role? The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings where appropriate. We have: - About the role: maybe the introductory paragraph about Outshift team and role? Could be "About the role". We'll put that. - Responsibilities: list of duties: many bullet-like sentences. We'll extract responsibilities. - Requirements: Minimum Qualifications. - Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications. - Skills: maybe not explicit; could combine with qualifications? But we can omit if no specific skills section. - Benefits: we have benefits description (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc). Also paid time off details. So we can create Benefits section. - Pay: we have salary range info. So Pay section. - Schedule: not mentioned; we have vacation details but that's benefits. No explicit schedule (like full-time, shift). So we omit Schedule. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can condense into lists but must keep all info. That's a lot. We need to include everything: The Outshift team description, your impact paragraphs, responsibilities bullet points, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, why Cisco section (maybe part of About the role?), benefits details, pay details, etc. We must not include boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning. There's none. We must not duplicate lines. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. Let's structure:

About the role

... (Outshift team description and role impact)

Responsibilities

• ...
...

Minimum Qualifications

• ...
...

Preferred Qualifications

• ...
...

Benefits

... (benefits description)

Pay

... (salary range details)

We also need to include application window closing date maybe as a short p before sections. Let's extract details. Original text: "The application window is expected to close on: 10/29/2026" We can put

Application window closes: 10/29/2026.

Then "Meet the Team The Outshift by Cisco team is one of the Cisco’s most visible innovation organizations, driving the next generation of transformative technologies and business opportunities. You will collaborate with some of the company’s most forward-thinking researchers, engineers, and technology leaders. Within the Outshift Quantum Research team and Quantum Labs, we are pioneering the design and development of practical, scalable, and efficient quantum networking technologies — foundational building blocks for the future Quantum Internet. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers is dedicated to advancing the state of the art in quantum networking, distributed quantum systems, and quantum-enabled applications." Then "Your Impact Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a skilled Principal Hardware Engineer to support our Quantum Experimental Team in a role that is central to the physical realization of Cisco's deployable quantum hardware platforms. You act as the primary technical authority responsible for delivering integrated, rack-mounted quantum systems directly to customer data centers and research facilities, directly driving customer satisfaction and site-acceptance timeline success.You will unify disparate engineering domain outputs—including precision control electronics, RF/microwave distribution, thermal management, optical/photonic routing, and fiber management—into a cohesive, manufacturable, and serviceable rack architecture.You will serve as a critical link between the scientific research team and the program management function, ensuring that hardware assembly and test activities are performed with precision.Architect scalable, manufacturable rack solutions by integrating electrical, RF/microwave, thermal, optical, and fiber-optic subsystems.Lead the design, integration, and deployment of rack-level quantum systems for customer data centers and research environments, including EIA-310-compliant rack infrastructure, PDUs, UPS integration, grounding, electrical isolation, thermal management, and environmental monitoring systems.Ensure compliance with global electrical and safety standards, including UL, CE, and IEC requirements.Optimize system layouts for performance, reliability, serviceability, and efficient cable and fiber management.Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transition laboratory technologies into robust, deployable hardware platforms.Partner with program management to ensure principled execution of assembly, integration, testing, and site acceptance activities.Establish and improve assembly and test processes to support the scaling and delivery of Cisco's quantum computing hardware.Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and a dedication to quality by consistently producing accurate laboratory records and experimental results." That's a big paragraph; we can split into responsibilities list. But we also have separate "Your Impact" which is basically responsibilities. We'll treat as responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: "Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience. 10+ years experience designing, integrating, and deploying high-density electro-mechanical, optoelectronic, or telecom rack. Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) with experience in rack layout design (EIA-310 standard), structural enclosures, and cable management routing. Experience with AC/DC power distribution (PDUs, grounding schemes, safety isolation), thermal/airflow management inside enclosed racks, and environmental interlocks. Experience managing a team of engineers." Preferred Qualifications: "Experience defining and performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including authoring site-readiness specifications for enterprise or research customer facilities. Experience reading, interpreting, and producing engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly procedures, with demonstrated ability to provide structured design feedback based on assembly and test findings" Why Cisco? section: we could include as part of About the role or separate? Not in list of headings but we could treat as About the role includes that. But we already have About the role with Outshift team description; we could add Why Cisco as part of About the role paragraph. Benefits: long paragraph about benefits. Pay: salary range details. We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details from Why Cisco, benefits, pay. Let's extract Benefits paragraph: "U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employeesExempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; andOnce performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area $233,900.00 - $380,000.00 Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $220,900.00 - $344,300.00 For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements." Note: This paragraph includes both benefits and pay details. We need to separate Benefits and Pay sections. Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, short/long-term disability, basic life insurance, Cisco RSUs, paid holidays (10 + 1 floating for non-exempt), birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, 4 personal wellness days, vacation details (non-exempt 16 days, accrued 4.92 hrs/pay period; exempt flexible vacation), sick time (80 hours per year, carry forward), additional paid time for family emergencies, optional 10 volunteer days, annual bonuses for non-sales roles, sales incentive details. Pay: salary range: starting salary range posted $220,900 to $291,500 (U.S./Canada). Also location-specific ranges: NYC Metro $233,900 - $380,000; Non-Metro NY State & Washington State $220,900 - $344,300. Also note that for quota-based sales roles, ranges include base + target incentive. Also Illinois unique time off program (but that's benefits? Actually time off program; could be benefits). We'll keep in Benefits maybe. We need to ensure we don't omit any detail. Let's craft HTML. We'll start with

Application window closes: 10/29/2026.

Then

About the role

... combine Outshift team description, Your Impact, Why Cisco? maybe.

But we need to