Cisco

HW Engineer

Cisco$152K — $219K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware labs and silicon validation.
  • Practical knowledge in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Experience with ASIC or SoC bring-up and validation processes.
  • Familiarity with mechanical design aspects such as sockets and pogo pins.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and laboratory presence.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the hardware lab to support ASIC bring-up and development.
  • Prepare the lab for key milestones like silicon power-on and customer enablement.
  • Provide technical support in the lab for validation and system debug.
  • Oversee lab infrastructure and ensure equipment availability for multiple projects.
  • Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams in hardware development.
  • Promote continuous improvement of processes and lab workflows.
  • Engage with external vendors for equipment and manufacturing support.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match to support retirement planning.
  • Paid parental and sick leave for employees.
  • Generous vacation and personal wellness days, including flexible vacation policies.
  • Opportunities for volunteering during paid time off.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 03/26/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the team:

The Hardware Team is responsible for leading the hardware development through all phases of product design, from concept and architecture to production and support. Our engineers handle every aspect of chip development, from definition and architecture to silicon bring-up, validation, and system integration. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership, planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Your Impact:

You will join our Cisco Silicon One team, the epicenter of Cisco's ASIC design.

As a Hardware Lab Engineer you will be responsible for enabling and supporting the full lifecycle of silicon and hardware development by operating and evolving a world-class hardware lab environment.

Key responsibilities:
  • Own and manage day-to-day operation of the hardware lab supporting ASIC bring-up, EVB development, validation, and system debug.
  • Ensure lab readiness for critical milestones such as silicon power-on, bring-up, qualification, and customer enablement.
  • Provide hands-on technical support in the lab for EVB bring-up, debug, failure analysis
  • Manage lab infrastructure, equipment, and resources including scopes, analyzers, power supplies, sockets, pogo pins, handlers, and automation tools.
  • Coordinate lab usage and priorities across multiple projects and global teams.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including board design, package, mechanical, thermal, SI/PI, test, production, and validation.
  • Drive continuous improvement of lab processes, workflows, safety, and efficiency.
  • Interface with external vendors and partners for lab equipment, sockets, and manufacturing support.
  • Support remote teams and cross-site collaboration by hosting and managing shared lab resources.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in hardware labs, silicon validation, EVB bring-up, or system-level debug.
  • Prior hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, thermal tools).
  • Prior experience supporting ASIC or SoC bring-up and validation.
  • Prior experience with sockets, pogo pins, packages, and mechanical constraints.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hardware-oriented, with strong lab presence and troubleshooting skills


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