Hardware Engineer – Server Subsystem Design

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior hardware design professional in California to own the design and validation of a server sub-system. You will participate in cross-functional meetings, drive PCB stack‑up construction, and develop safety standards to ensure robust hardware development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teams, hands-on board design, and experience with HFSS/Maxwell tools, PDN analysis, and product shipping. Join Cisco to help power AI-era infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0 years.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and hardware-focused validation requirements.
• Experience with HFSS and Maxwell design tools.
• Experience in PDN analysis.
• Hands-on board design knowledge with Cadence Concept and Allegro.
• Experience with shipping products.

Responsibilities

• Own design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Deliver quality products on time through cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
• Create functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Drive PCB and StackUp detail construction.
• Create and implement PCB safety standards with SI and PI in mind.
• Work with and manage PCB product development.
• Own Safety compliance, board file analysis, and process manufacturing.

Skills

Cross-functional collab

HFSS Maxwell

Hardware validation

PDN analysis

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Shipping experience

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Eng

Master's in Electrical/Computer Eng

PhD in Electrical/Computer Eng

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior hardware design professional in California to own the design and validation of a server sub-system. You will participate in cross-functional meetings, drive PCB stack‑up construction, and develop safety standards to ensure robust hardware development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teams, hands-on board design, and experience with HFSS/Maxwell tools, PDN analysis, and product shipping. Join Cisco to help power AI-era infrastructure.