Hardware Engineer
Cisco
The application window is expected to close on: 10/13/25.
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role is onsite in our San Jose, California location
The application window is expected to close on: 10/13/25.
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
- Develop and customize the SLT hardware for high volume manufacturing (industrial design, automation support, power, performance, testability etc).
- Bring up and validate hardware, SDK and test scripts.
- Develop the tests for the characterization and volume manufacturing phases to optimize product cost, throughput and quality.
- Collaborate with ASIC design, HW, ATE test groups to develop the end-end test solution and drive continuous improvements over product lifecycle.
- Support hardware/ test related issues during the sustain phase.
- BS in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience with system level test in validation and/or manufacturing testing environments spanning application specification, infrastructure selection, execution, data collection and analysis.
- At least 5 years of experience in New Product Introduction, specifically SLT test case definition/generation/selection/execution and data analysis.
- Experience with developing, diagnosing and maintaining hardware. Ability to debug hardware using lab equipment
- Software skills particularly in test automation, diagnostic and maintenance utilities.
- Background in SOC/VLSI/Mixed Signal IC bring-up, production and characterization test, and product engineering.
- Fundamental knowledge in IC design, Design for Test and manufacturing concepts.
- MSEE (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
- Ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment
- High level of motivation and energy
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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%; and once 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.