Leader, Hardware Engineering

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. Bengaluru leads the Hardware Engineering Compliance function, guiding EMC, safety, and regulatory activities across core hardware lines.

You will lead a team of engineers on design, testing, and regulatory programs from plan to execution, ensuring safety and compliance are built into every product. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery of complex validation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading engineering teams, specifically hardware validation teams.
• Knowledge of EMC (FCC, CE, CISPR, IEC) Standards and hardware regulatory compliance processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of 10+ engineers on EMC design and testing, safety compliance, hardware regulatory compliance, and hardware validation (HEC/ODVT).
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of hardware validation and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure hardware products meet safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, validation processes, and compliance strategies.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and risk mitigation for hardware validation and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and certification agencies related to hardware safety and compliance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence within the team.
• Expand the team by recruiting and hiring qualified engineers to support growing project demands.
• Establish new or additional laboratory facilities to enhance testing and validation capabilities for current and future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMC Standards knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Meet the Team

We are part of the Cisco Hardware Engineering group, dedicated to developing next-generation technology and hardware products. The Engineering Product Compliance Team is an agile and diverse group working across all of the Core Hardware Engineering Product Lines. They lead compliance strategy, manage testing, handle certifications, and mitigate risks across the product lifecycle from design to launch.

Your Impact

We are seeking a self-motivated professional to lead the EMC, Safety, and the ODVT team, working closely with other Engineering and Manufacturing teams.As a Leader of the team, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of 10+ engineers on EMC design and testing, safety compliance, hardware regulatory compliance, and hardware validation (HEC/ODVT).
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware validation and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure hardware products meet safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, validation processes, and compliance strategies.
• Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and risk mitigation for hardware validation and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and certification agencies related to hardware safety and compliance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence within the team.
• Expand the team by recruiting and hiring qualified engineers to support growing project demands.
• Establish new or additional laboratory facilities to enhance testing and validation capabilities for current and future projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading engineering teams, specifically hardware validation teams.
• Knowledge of EMC (e.g., FCC, CE, CISPR, IEC) & Safety (IEC 62368, etc.) Standards and hardware regulatory compliance processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an EMC or a Safety Engineer in the consumer or industrial electronics industry
• Experience in hiring and team expansion, as well as establishing and managing lab facilities.
• Familiarity with hardware validation techniques, including HEC (Host Electrical Compliance) and ODVT (Operational Device Validation Testing)

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.