Cisco is hiring: Hardware Engineer I (Full time)- United States in San Jose

Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) – United States Join Cisco’s hardware engineering team to design the components that power the internet. Bring your knowledge of embedded systems, PCB design, and hardware verification to create products that affect billions globally. Your Impact Collaborate across product categories—cloud, IoT, routing, switching, and more—to change the product development process from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design. Work on high‑volume manufacturing, automation, and validation to deliver powerful hardware solutions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related program earned within the past 3 years (or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months). Familiarity with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics). Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers. Experience with scripting or programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks. Legally able to live and work in the United States without visa support or sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hardware prototyping platforms (breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar). Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools. Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting. Experience with simulation tools (SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling. Experience working in multi‑functional teams (collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers). Why Cisco? Cisco has 40 years of innovation in security, visibility, and insights across the physical and digital worlds. Our solutions empower customers to build secure, high‑performance digital infrastructures in the AI era and beyond. Join a global team that collaborates with empathy to make impactful changes worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr