Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Bengaluru leads hardware development for next-generation service provider routers. You will shape architecture, write specs, and drive validation across ASIC/FPGA and software teams.

The role requires 12+ years in system-scale hardware, with strong SERDES, PCIe, DDR5, and lab bring-up experience, in a fast-paced, collaboration-heavy environment. You will contribute to product qualification and ensure robust designs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in system level development in server/computer/network industry
• Experience in Ethernet, high speed SERDES (>25G) interfaces, high speed design and signal integrity
• Experience in X86 architecture, PCIe/MDIO/SPI/I2C interfaces
• Experience in designing with DDR5 and SSD memory devices
• Hands-on board design knowledge, familiar with Cadence Concept and Allegro
• Experience with hardware bring up and design validation of products
• Ability to collaborate with FPGA, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity and Manufacturing
• Familiarity with industry standards for Telecom and electronic equipment (EMC, Safety, Environmental, Telecom)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture definition and system feasibility studies
• Develop hardware specifications and test plans
• Capture schematics using Cadence/Allegro
• Collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, and Software teams for hardware bring-up
• Support for product qualification and review of test report
• Debug issues in the lab and analyse system logs
• Support cross-functional teams for product sustaining

Skills

SERDES 25G+

X86 architecture

PCIe/MDIO/SPI/I2C

DDR5/SSD memory

Hardware bring-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence Concept

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received

Meet the Team

We are part of Cisco’s Common Hardware Group, specializing in hardware system development for Service Provider routers. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality, power-efficient hardware using advanced SERDES technology at industry-leading bit rates. We manage the entire hardware lifecycle—from definition and design to qualification, release, and sustaining - collaborating with internal teams and vendors to address complex challenges.

Your Impact

• Contribute to architecture definition and system feasibility studies
• Develop hardware specifications and test plans
• Capture schematics using Cadence/Allegro
• Collaborate with ASIC, FPGA, and Software teams for hardware bring-up
• Support for product qualification and review of test report
• Debug issues in the lab and analyse system logs
• Support cross-functional teams for product sustaining

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors/master’s in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• 12+ years’ experience in system level development preferably in the server/computer/network industry
• Experience in Ethernet, high speed SERDES (>25G) interfaces, high speed design and signal integrity
• Experience in X86 architecture, and a very good understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
• Experience in designing with DDR5 and SSD memory devices
• Hands on board design knowledge, familiar with design tools including Cadence Concept and Allegro
• Experience with hardware bring up and design validation of products
• Ability to collaborate with other subject areas, including FPGA, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity and Manufacturing
• Prior experience with shipping products in troubleshooting field issues and Failure Analysis
• Familiarity with industry standards for Telecom and electronic equipment (EMC, Safety, Environmental, Telecom)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge on the signal integrity and system thermal design
• Basic scripting skill for test automation
• Good English written and verbal communications.
• Self-motivation, partnership and strong interpersonal skills are needed.
• Mentoring junior team members

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.